Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Journalists Detained While Seeking FIR Against Delhi Police Officer
Independent journalists gathered outside a police station in Delhi to ask for a police report to be filed.
They wanted the report to concern allegations that ACP Vivek Bhagat sexually assaulted three journalists.
The protest had been going on since the night of 3 October.
On 4 October, at least 18 protesters were reportedly detained and taken to another police station.
One journalist said a female officer named Poonam pulled her hair.
She also said the officer physically and verbally assaulted her.
These are allegations described in the report.
Independent journalists reportedly protested outside Parliament Street Police Station from the night of 3 October.
They were seeking an FIR against ACP Vivek Bhagat over alleged sexual assaults on three journalists.
At least 18 protesters were reportedly detained on 4 October and taken to Delhi Cantt Police Station.
One journalist alleged that a female officer named Poonam pulled her hair outside the station.
The journalist also alleged that Poonam physically and verbally assaulted her while she tried to register the FIR.
- Who
- Independent journalists, including a journalist who alleged she was assaulted; ACP Vivek Bhagat and a female officer named Poonam are also mentioned.
- What
- Journalists protested for an FIR against ACP Vivek Bhagat; at least 18 protesters were reportedly detained, and one journalist alleged assault by an officer.
- When
- The protest began the night of 3 October; detentions and the alleged assault were reported on 4 October. The year is not specified.
- Where
- Outside Parliament Street Police Station in Delhi; protesters were reportedly taken to Delhi Cantt Police Station.
- Why
- The journalists were demanding an FIR over alleged sexual assaults on three journalists.
- Protest began
- Night of 3 October
- Reported detentions
- 4 October
- Protesters detained
- At least 18
- FIR demand concerned
- Allegations of sexual assault against three journalists
- Officer named in allegations
- ACP Vivek Bhagat
- Destination after detention
- Delhi Cantt Police Station