The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that three women journalists were allegedly subjected to sexual harassment by Delhi Police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on 3 October 2026. Observing that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights, the Commission has issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
As per the media report carried on 5 October 2026, the New Delhi District Police had received complaints regarding the alleged incidents, which were transferred to the Crime Branch of Delhi Police for an enquiry.
Source: NHRC Press Release
