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India: Police face harassment allegations at Delhi protest
Police probe sexual harassment claims as Delhi protesters demand election chief's resignation.
In brief
Police probe sexual harassment claims as Delhi protesters demand election chief's resignation. Delhi Police are investigating sexual harassment allegations against officers after protesters were detained at Jantar Mantar, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign over voter roll revisions. Originally…
Police investigate sexual harassment claims
Delhi Police have begun an inquiry into complaints by three women journalists who say they were sexually harassed by police personnel while covering protests against India's chief election commissioner.
“Delhi Police have begun an inquiry into complaints by three women journalists who say they were sexually harassed by police personnel while covering protests against India's chief election commissioner.”
Protesters detained at Jantar Mantar
Scores of protesters were detained near New Delhi's Jantar Mantar for a second straight day after over 700 people were detained on Friday.
“Scores of protesters were detained near New Delhi's Jantar Mantar for a second straight day after over 700 people were detained on Friday.”
Demand for election chief's resignation
Demonstrators have been demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over a mass voter-roll revision that has removed millions of names.
“Demonstrators have been demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over a mass voter-roll revision that has removed millions of names.”
Cockroach Janta Party calls for march
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced it will mobilize a nationwide march on New Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 10 unless Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns.
“The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced it will mobilize a nationwide march on New Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 10 unless Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns.”
Police detain student activist
In a video shared by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, one journalist alleged that an assistant commissioner of police groped her while filming the detention of student activist Neha Bora.
“In a video shared by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, one journalist alleged that an assistant commissioner of police groped her while filming the detention of student activist Neha Bora.”
Press Club expresses shock
The Press Club of India expressed 'shock and dismay' at the treatment of journalists and urged swift action.
“The Press Club of India expressed 'shock and dismay' at the treatment of journalists and urged swift action.”
Opposition leader demands response
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi asked Home Minister Amit Shah to respond, noting that Delhi Police fall under his ministry.
“Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi asked Home Minister Amit Shah to respond, noting that Delhi Police fall under his ministry.”
Student groups plan march
Several student groups have called for a march from India Gate to Jantar Mantar on Sunday at 3 p.m. local time.
“Several student groups have called for a march from India Gate to Jantar Mantar on Sunday at 3 p.m. local time.”
CJP plans mass mobilization
Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party has called for a mass mobilization in Delhi on October 10.
“The Cockroach Janta Party has called for a mass mobilization in Delhi on October 10.”
Queer influencer shot dead
Social media influencer Mad Sandhu was shot dead by two unidentified men on a motorcycle in Amritsar on Saturday evening, local media reported.
“Social media influencer Mad Sandhu was shot dead by two unidentified men on a motorcycle in Amritsar on Saturday evening, local media reported.”
Mad Sandhu's background
With over 200,000 followers on Instagram, he was known for speaking openly about makeup artistry, gender issues and LGBTQ rights.
“With over 200,00:000 followers on Instagram, he was known for speaking openly about makeup artistry, gender issues and LGBTQ rights.”
Police register case
Police registered a case based on a statement from his family, with Prabhjot Singh Virk, the city's Deputy Commissioner of Police (Investigation), saying they have leads and will solve the case soon.
“Police registered a case based on a statement from his family, with Prabhjot Singh Virk, the city's Deputy Commissioner of Police (Investigation), saying they have leads and will solve the case soon.”
Social media post claims responsibility
A social media post appeared soon after the shooting, claiming responsibility and accusing the victim of 'spoiling' Punjab.
“A social media post appeared soon after the shooting, claiming responsibility and accusing the victim of 'spoiling' Punjab.”
CJP's peaceful protest pledge
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke stated that if Delhi Police try to stop them, wherever they stop will become their Jantar Mantar, and they will walk on the path shown by Mahatma Gandhi.
“CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke stated that if Delhi Police try to stop them, wherever they stop will become their Jantar Mantar, and they will walk on the path shown by Mahatma Gandhi.”
CJP's democracy pledge
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke called the march 'a fight to save our democracy.'
“CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke called the march 'a fight to save our democracy.'”
CJP's past protests
The movement began as online satire in May and escalated into repeated street demonstrations, including a July 20 protest where Delhi Police used batons to disperse crowds.
“The movement began as online satire in May and escalated into repeated street demonstrations, including a July 20 protest where Delhi Police used batons to disperse crowds.”
The key point
Delhi Police are investigating sexual harassment allegations against officers after protesters were detained at Jantar Mantar, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign over voter roll revisions.
