AAP holds protest after 3 women journalists allege sexual harassment by cops - key points
Three women journalists have alleged sexual harassment by Delhi Police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar. The case has been transferred to the Crime Branch for an impartial inquiry following public outcry and protests by the Aam Aadmi Party.
Why it matters
The incident highlights serious concerns regarding the safety of journalists and the conduct of law enforcement during public demonstrations.
NEW DELHI: Three women journalists have alleged sexual harassment by police personnel while covering a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar on October 3, with the complaints now transferred to the Crime Branch for a “fair and impartial enquiry”. The allegations have drawn criticism from journalists and opposition leaders, with the Committee to Protect Journalists (CJP) set to protest over the incident.AAP Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj and party workers staged protests in front of Parliament Street police station, demanding registration of an FIR.The complaints were received by the New Delhi district police following the protest, during which police personnel were deployed to maintain law and order.
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