Protest over alleged harassment of journalists: 18 arrested in Delhi

Delhi Police arrested 18 people and filed 4 FIRs for violence during a protest on Parliament Street. The protest was a follow-up to a demonstration where three women journalists alleged they were physically mistreated and sexually harassed by police.

Delhi Police has registered four FIRs and arrested 18 people in connection with incidents of violence during protests at Parliament Street on Monday. According to police sources, the FIRs relate to allegations of stabbing, rioting, defacement of public property and obstructing a public servant from discharging official duties. The 18 accused arrested were produced before a local court on Monday.

Journalists' Harassment Allegations Spark Protests

The protests followed an October 3 demonstration at Jantar Mantar, where three women journalists had alleged physical mistreatment and sexual harassment by police personnel. Delhi Police has confirmed that complaints submitted by the three women journalists have been received and transferred to the Crime Branch at Kamla Market for a fair and impartial inquiry.

The protesters had gathered at Parliament Street seeking action on their complaints and alleged that they were detained by police on Monday morning. The incident has also drawn political reactions, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleging that women journalists were mistreated and demanding that CCTV footage from Saket Police Station be made public.

The Crime Branch is currently investigating the allegations against the police personnel, while the cases related to Monday's violence are being investigated separately.

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