Delhi Police probe sexual harassment allegations against officers
They publishedIndia news: Police order probe amid sexual harassment allegations against officers at Delhi protest
First reportHindustan Times · 4 Oct, 06:24Z
Latest reportDW · 4 Oct, 08:53Z
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Why it matters
What
Delhi Police ordered a fair inquiry into three women journalists’ sexual harassment complaints against officers detaining protesters near Jantar Mantar.
Why
The protesters seek Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, while journalists and protesters want swift Press Club action.
Watch
Opposition parties plan marches and mass mobilization against the Election Commission as the police inquiry proceeds.
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Summary
- Three female journalists accused senior Delhi police officers of sexual harassment during the Jantar Mantar protest.
- Their complaints were forwarded to the crime branch for a detailed, impartial inquiry.
- The allegations involve on-duty officers deployed for the protest and cover area.
- Parliament Street and New Delhi district police are not conducting the inquiry themselves to ensure fairness.
- Politicians and activists, including Rahul Gandhi, criticized the conduct and demanded FIRs.
Summary
- Police in New Delhi launched an investigation into harassment allegations against officers on Oct 4.
- Three female journalists accused police of inappropriate touching during detentions at Jantar Mantar.
- Protests have been ongoing since Oct 2 against Election Commission chief Gyanesh Kumar.
- Opposition groups plan further protests and mass mobilisation under the banner 'Save Democracy'.
- The Election Commission denies wrongdoing; Kumar has not commented publicly on the allegations.
Summary
- Delhi Police ordered a fair inquiry into complaints by three women journalists.
- The allegations concern officers detaining protesters near Jantar Mantar for two days.
- Protesters demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- Journalists and protesters urged the Press Club of India to act swiftly.
- Opposition parties plan marches and mass mobilization against the Election Commission.
Summary
- Delhi Police opened a Crime Branch inquiry into sexual harassment complaints by three women journalists.
- Protests near New Delhi's Jantar Mantar continued for a second day with over 700 detentions.
- Demonstrators demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over voter-roll revisions.
- Journalists and protesters called for action; Press Club of India urged swift investigation.
- India's political friction in Delhi extended to marches planned for October 10 and Parliament street events.