Women's groups march to Delhi Police headquarters, demand action over alleged sexual assaults on anti-CEC protesters
Women's groups marched to the Delhi Police headquarters to protest alleged sexual and gender-based violence by police against demonstrators opposing the Election Commission of India. The protesters demanded accountability and the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Why it matters
The protest highlights serious allegations of police misconduct and growing public distrust in electoral institutions.
Women's groups march to Delhi Police headquarters, demand action over alleged sexual assaults on anti-CEC protesters left Carrying placards and banners, the Left-wing women’s groups raised slogans against the alleged sexual and gender-based violence by police personnel, in New Delhi, on October 17, 2026 Sushil Kumar Verma Sushil Kumar Verma https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/11oeh6/article71595799.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-17%20at%2013.29.12%201.jpeg The protesters gathered near Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and marched towards the headquarters to submit a memorandum demanding accountability for alleged sexualised and gendered violence against demonstrators New Delhi Women's groups and activists on Saturday (October 17, 2026) marched to the Delhi Police Headquarters, demanding prosecution of police personnel accused of sexually assaulting and harassing women and transgender protesters during the demonstrations against the Election Commission of India (ECI).
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