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Protesters outside Delhi station demand FIR over harassment claims

2026-10-05 · 1 source · Economic Times India

In short

Protesters gathered outside the Parliament Street police station in New Delhi. They wanted an FIR over sexual harassment claims after three women journalists said police personnel harassed them during a protest at Jantar Mantar.

The police have sent the complaints to the Crime Branch for investigation. It is not stated whether any case has been filed yet.

What the reporting says

Protesters gathered outside the Parliament Street police station in New Delhi, demanding an FIR over sexual harassment claims. Three women journalists alleged police personnel harassed them during a protest at Jantar Mantar, and they said the police had not provided CCTV footage or case updates. The New Delhi district police transferred the complaints to the Crime Branch, but the outcome of the probe is not stated.

Why it matters

Protesters assembled outside the Parliament Street police station in New Delhi to demand an FIR after three women journalists alleged police harassment during a protest at Jantar Mantar. They also complained that police had not provided CCTV footage or case updates. The New Delhi district police have transferred the complaints to the Crime Branch, but the available reporting does not state whether an FIR has been registered.

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