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Crime
Delhi Police Detain Journalists Demanding FIR Over Jantar Mantar Incident
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 11:16 PM
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On Monday, Delhi police arrested journalists and protesters who were demanding an FIR over alleged mistreatment of female journalists during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar on Saturday.
Delhi police took into custody a group of journalists and other demonstrators on Monday morning. The detainees had been part of a Saturday protest at Jantar Mantar, where they alleged that female journalists faced inappropriate behaviour and demanded that an FIR be filed against the perpetrators.
The police said the arrests were made under sections of the law dealing with unlawful assembly and obstruction of public order. Officials added that the detained individuals were being questioned about their role in the protest and the claims they had raised.
Human‑rights observers and media bodies have expressed concern over the arrests, urging authorities to ensure that any alleged misconduct is investigated transparently while also safeguarding press freedom.
The incident adds to a series of recent tensions between law‑enforcement agencies and the media in the capital, highlighting the delicate balance between maintaining public order and protecting journalists' rights.
The police said the arrests were made under sections of the law dealing with unlawful assembly and obstruction of public order. Officials added that the detained individuals were being questioned about their role in the protest and the claims they had raised.
Human‑rights observers and media bodies have expressed concern over the arrests, urging authorities to ensure that any alleged misconduct is investigated transparently while also safeguarding press freedom.
The incident adds to a series of recent tensions between law‑enforcement agencies and the media in the capital, highlighting the delicate balance between maintaining public order and protecting journalists' rights.