Rahul Gandhi slams Delhi Police over sexual harassment complaints
Rahul Gandhi has criticized the Delhi Police following allegations of sexual harassment and manhandling of female protesters and journalists. The police have registered complaints and initiated an investigation into the conduct of their personnel.
Why it matters
Allegations of police misconduct against journalists and protesters raise significant concerns regarding civil liberties and the accountability of law enforcement.
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the Delhi Police of mistreating women protesters and journalists during recent demonstrations in the national capital, after three women who identified themselves as journalists complained of alleged manhandling and sexual harassment by police personnel.In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi alleged that women were being silenced when they raised questions and demanded that CCTV footage from Saket police station be made public. He also sought action against police personnel accused of misconduct."What’s happening in Delhi right now follows a single pattern: silence any woman who dares to ask questions.Hundreds of people were detained at Jantar Mantar. Female protesters alleged that male police officers misbehaved with them. Cameras were snatched from female journalists, and they were dragged around.
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