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Hyderabad protesters demand action against Delhi police officer over alleged assault
A protest was held at People’s Plaza in Hyderabad on October 4.
Participants demanded the arrest of Delhi Police ACP Vivek Bhagat over the alleged sexual assault of a woman journalist.
Organisers also condemned alleged violence by Delhi Police against women protesters.
Speakers said the case raised wider concerns about women’s safety, patriarchy and democratic rights.
One speaker argued that equality before the law is not fully reflected in society.
The protest called for people to speak out, but no further action or next steps were stated.
Protesters gathered at People’s Plaza in Hyderabad on October 4 to demand the arrest of Delhi Police ACP Vivek Bhagat over the alleged sexual assault of a woman journalist.
The protest was organised by the Disha Students’ Organisation and condemned alleged violence against women protesters by Delhi Police.
Participants raised slogans about patriarchy, police violence and what they described as the denial of justice to women.
Speakers called for greater safety for women and questioned whether equality before the law was fully reflected in society.
- Who
- Disha Students’ Organisation and other protesters, including speakers Sreeja and Hari.
- What
- They demanded the arrest of Delhi Police ACP Vivek Bhagat over the alleged sexual assault of a woman journalist.
- When
- Sunday, October 4; the protest began around 6 p.m.
- Where
- People’s Plaza, Hyderabad.
- Why
- Protesters condemned the alleged assault and alleged violence against women protesters by Delhi Police, and raised concerns about women’s safety and justice.
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- Protest date
- October 4
- Protest location
- People’s Plaza, Hyderabad
- Protest organiser
- Disha Students’ Organisation
- Protest start time
- Around 6 p.m.
- Officer named by protesters
- Delhi Police ACP Vivek Bhagat
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What people are saying
There is assault against women. The government speaks about ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’, but women are not safe anywhere in the country.