Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Journalist Heckled and Molested at Protest
A female journalist was covering a protest at Esplanade.
The protest was generally peaceful, but she was suddenly targeted by a group of men who shouted slogans against 'Godi Media'.
They threw objects at her, and some men inappropriately touched her.
A nearby reporter noticed and helped her move away.
This experience taught her to be more cautious in the future.
A female journalist was covering a protest at Esplanade.
The protest was generally peaceful, but she was targeted by a group of men.
The men shouted slogans against 'Godi Media' and threw objects at her.
Some men inappropriately touched her, and she felt helpless.
A nearby reporter noticed and helped her move away.
- Who
- A female journalist and a group of protesters
- What
- The journalist was heckled and molested during a protest
- When
- During a protest at Esplanade
- Where
- Esplanade
- Why
- The protesters targeted journalists with slogans against 'Godi Media'
Protesters
Journalist
Targeting of Journalists
Protesters
Protesters targeted journalists with slogans against 'Godi Media' and physical attacks, including throwing objects and inappropriate touching.
Journalist
The journalist was peacefully covering the rally when she was suddenly targeted and assaulted by a group of men.
- Location
- Esplanade
- Incident
- Heckling and molestation of a female journalist
- Protest Size
- Large turnout and spontaneous
- Journalist's Action
- Kept office ID out of sight to avoid heckling
- Assailants
- 20-25 men, some with faces covered
- Assistance
- Nearby reporter helped the journalist