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Press Council Demands Action After Journalists’ Harassment Allegations

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC · How we work

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Press Council shock

Three female journalists alleged sexual harassment by Delhi Police officers during an October 3, 2026 protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
A sit-in was staged by journalists, protesters and lawyers outside Parliament Street Police Station demanding an FIR.
Delhi Police said the complaints were transferred to the Crime Branch for an impartial enquiry.
The Press Council of India issued a statement expressing shock and urging immediate police action.

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Gandhi urges Shah

Three women journalists alleged sexual harassment by Delhi Police during an October 3, 2026 protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi.
Leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemned the police’s refusal to file an FIR, urging Home Minister Amit Shah to act.
The Press Club of India said it was dismayed by police treatment of journalists.
DCP Neha Yadav asked anyone with footage to share it with the Crime Branch.

Blindspot

On October 3, 2026, journalists, protesters and lawyers staged a sit-in outside Parliament Street Police Station demanding that an FIR be registered in response to the police harassment allegations.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

In June 1975 Indira Gandhi invoked Articles 352 and 356 to declare a 21-month Emergency, suspending civil liberties and censoring the press; over 100,000 journalists were intimidated. The episode left a lasting caution about press freedom. On 3 October 2026 three female reporters staged a sit-in at Jantar Mantar demanding a formal FIR, echoing the Emergency’s repression.

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Press Council shock

Three female journalists alleged sexual harassment by Delhi Police officers during an October 3, 2026 protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
A sit-in was staged by journalists, protesters and lawyers outside Parliament Street Police Station demanding an FIR.
Delhi Police said the complaints were transferred to the Crime Branch for an impartial enquiry.
The Press Council of India issued a statement expressing shock and urging immediate police action.

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