Two women journalists ‘assaulted’ by Delhi Police during coverage
Two independent women journalists have alleged that they were detained and assaulted by Delhi Police while covering news in south Delhi. The incident has sparked political backlash, with the Aam Aadmi Party criticizing the local government and police conduct.
Why it matters
This incident raises significant concerns regarding press freedom and the relationship between law enforcement and the media in India's capital.
Two independent women journalists on Thursday (September 3, 2026) alleged they were detained and beaten by Delhi Police personnel in south Delhi for news coverage.
The journalists alleged the police teams detained both of them before assaulting them. They told PTI they are on their way to AIIMS for medical examination and to obtain their MLCs.
There was no immediate reaction from the Delhi Police over the allegations.
Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party hit out at the BJP-led Delhi government over the incident.
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj, in a post on X, said, "Two women reporters have been very brutally beaten by Delhi Police for asking questions from CM Rekha Gupta. Shame on woman CM Rekha Gupta."
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