Delhi Police Investigating Sexual Harassment Allegations by Journalists
· India · BBC News
Three female journalists have filed sexual harassment complaints against police officers following protests in Delhi. The incidents reportedly occurred during demonstrations against the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, over changes to voter rolls. The Delhi Police confirmed that the New Delhi District has transferred the case to its crime branch for an impartial inquiry. Protesters in Delhi and Mumbai have been demanding the resignation of the Election Commissioner, alleging that the voter-roll revision process is designed to favour the Bharatiya Janata Party. While the Election Commission maintains the exercise is a necessary update to remove duplicate entries, opposition leaders have condemned the alleged police brutality against activists and journalists.
Why it matters
The allegations of police misconduct against journalists raise significant concerns regarding the safety of the press and the maintenance of democratic norms during public protests in India.
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