Delhi police probe sexual harassment allegations during election protests
Three female journalists said police officers sexually harassed them. This happened during huge protests against India's Election Commission in Delhi.
Delhi police opened an investigation into the allegations. Officers are accused of harassing three female journalists during protests on Saturday.
The journalists were covering demonstrations. People wanted the Election Commission chief to resign.
The protests started Friday and lasted through Sunday. Students and opposition parties demonstrated against a nationwide voter-roll revision.
This revision removed millions of names from electoral lists. One journalist shared a video.
She said an officer pushed and touched her in an improper way. The Cockroach Janta Party led the campaign.
This is a student-led satirical movement. This group successfully forced out the education minister in July.
Opposition leaders and thousands of young protesters gathered in Delhi and Mumbai. They wanted the commission chief to resign.
They say the voter changes help Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party. The Election Commission denies wrongdoing.
- 3
- Female journalists alleging harassment
- May 2026
- Cockroach Janta Party founding
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest location
Why it mattersWhen police sexually harass female journalists at lawful protests, it threatens press freedom. It also threatens police accountability.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but India's political instability and any escalation could affect trade, investment, and regional stability.
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