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Congress leader, press body allege police misconduct at Delhi protest
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Chief Journalists' Association have lodged complaints alleging that a police officer engaged in inappropriate behaviour toward a female journalist during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
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The incident reportedly occurred during a protest at the landmark Delhi venue, where police presence was significant. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi subsequently raised the allegation, drawing public attention to the matter and calling for accountability. The Chief Journalists' Association (CJA) independently corroborated the complaint, amplifying concerns within the media fraternity about journalist safety during public demonstrations.
The alleged incident has prompted discussions about protocol enforcement among law enforcement agencies and the protection of press freedom during protests. The CJA's involvement underscores the seriousness with which media organisations view allegations of misconduct against journalists performing their professional duties.
Neither police officials nor the journalist involved have issued detailed public statements regarding the allegation at this stage. The complaint marks the latest in a series of incidents raising questions about police conduct during political demonstrations in the national capital.