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Crime
Two Female Journalists Accuse Delhi Police of Assault and Detention in South Delhi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 05:02 PM
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Two independent women journalists say they were beaten and taken into custody by Delhi police while covering a story in South Delhi.
South Delhi – Two freelance female journalists have lodged a formal complaint alleging that Delhi police officers assaulted them and placed them in custody while they were on a news assignment. The journalists say the incident occurred during the course of their reporting in the southern part of the capital.
According to their statements, police officers approached the reporters, restrained them and used physical force before detaining them for an unspecified period. The journalists claim the actions were unwarranted and violated their right to report news.
The police department has not yet issued an official response to the allegations, and the matter is expected to be investigated by senior officials. The incident has raised concerns about press freedom and police conduct in the city.
The two journalists, who chose to remain unnamed, have approached senior police officials seeking an inquiry and appropriate redress. No further details about the specific location or the nature of the story being covered have been disclosed.
The case adds to a growing discourse on the safety of media personnel in India, prompting calls for clearer guidelines on interactions between law enforcement and the press.
According to their statements, police officers approached the reporters, restrained them and used physical force before detaining them for an unspecified period. The journalists claim the actions were unwarranted and violated their right to report news.
The police department has not yet issued an official response to the allegations, and the matter is expected to be investigated by senior officials. The incident has raised concerns about press freedom and police conduct in the city.
The two journalists, who chose to remain unnamed, have approached senior police officials seeking an inquiry and appropriate redress. No further details about the specific location or the nature of the story being covered have been disclosed.
The case adds to a growing discourse on the safety of media personnel in India, prompting calls for clearer guidelines on interactions between law enforcement and the press.