‘Journalists must be allowed to work freely’: Press Club over Jantar Mantar police action

Three female journalists have alleged sexual harassment by police officers during a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, according to the Delhi Police. The complaints, made on October 3, 2026, were received by the New Delhi District Police. The allegations against the officers were reported while the journalists were in the midst of the protest, maintaining law and order. The complaints have been forwarded to the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police for a fair and impartial investigation.

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, accused the Delhi Police of misconduct at the protest, alleging that a female journalist was subjected to misbehavior by a police officer. He urged the Home Minister, Amit Shah, to answer for the actions of the police. Several journalists had been at Jantar Mantar for hours, demanding the registration of an FIR.

Protesters, including women, students, and AISA president Neha Bora, were detained by the police, raising concerns about safety and the handling of the situation by the authorities.