NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported sexual harassment of three journalists by Delhi Police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 3rd October 2026

National Human Rights Commission

Issues a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks

प्रविष्टि तिथि: 08 OCT 2026 3:53PM by PIB Delhi

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that three women journalists were subjected to sexual harassment by Delhi Police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 3^rd October 2026.

The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights. Accordingly, it has issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.

According to the media report, carried on 5^th October 2026, the New Delhi District Police received complaints about the alleged incidents, which were transferred to the Crime Branch of Delhi Police for an enquiry.

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