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Crime
Two Muslim women journalists claim assault by Delhi police, officials refute
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 06:03 PM
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Two Muslim women journalists allege they were physically assaulted by Delhi police, while the police have denied any misconduct.
Two women journalists, who identified themselves as Muslims, have lodged a complaint alleging that they were assaulted by officers of the Delhi Police during a recent interaction. The journalists say the incident occurred in the capital city and involved physical force that left them shaken.
Delhi Police officials responded to the allegations by stating that no such assault took place and that the officers involved acted within the bounds of the law. A senior police spokesperson said the department would cooperate with any inquiry but emphasized that the claims were unfounded.
The matter was reported by India Today, which noted that the journalists have approached the police complaint cell for a formal investigation. No arrests have been made, and the case remains under review.
The allegations have sparked a discussion about the safety of media personnel in the city and the need for transparent procedures when complaints are filed against law‑enforcement agencies.
Delhi Police officials responded to the allegations by stating that no such assault took place and that the officers involved acted within the bounds of the law. A senior police spokesperson said the department would cooperate with any inquiry but emphasized that the claims were unfounded.
The matter was reported by India Today, which noted that the journalists have approached the police complaint cell for a formal investigation. No arrests have been made, and the case remains under review.
The allegations have sparked a discussion about the safety of media personnel in the city and the need for transparent procedures when complaints are filed against law‑enforcement agencies.