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Crime
Woman Journalist Arrested After Alleging ACP Harassment; 16 Others Detained
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 04:38 AM
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A woman journalist who accused an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) of sexual harassment was detained along with 16 others. Her lawyer claims the detainees were assaulted during custody.
A woman journalist was arrested after she alleged that an Assistant Commissioner of Police had sexually harassed her. Police detained the journalist along with 16 other individuals in connection with the case. According to the journalist’s lawyer, the detainees were subjected to physical assault while in custody. The incident has sparked concerns over the treatment of alleged victims and the conduct of law‑enforcement officers. Authorities have yet to release further details on the charges or the legal proceedings that will follow.