Enforcement National Human Rights Commission
NHRC demands Delhi Police report on alleged harassment of three journalists
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner regarding a media report of sexual harassment of three journalists by police personnel, requiring a detailed report within two weeks.
Who it concerns: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Delhi Police Commissioner, and the three women journalists involved in the reported incident.
What the Commission said or ordered
- NHRC took suo motu cognizance of the reported sexual harassment of three women journalists by Delhi Police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar on 3rd October 2026.
- NHRC observed that the reported contents, if true, raise serious issues of human rights violations.
- NHRC issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
- According to the media report, the New Delhi District Police received complaints and transferred them to the Crime Branch of Delhi Police for an enquiry.
Also in the document
- The incident was reported in the media on 5th October 2026.
- The NHRC's action is based on a media report, with the Commission noting the issues arise 'if true'.
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National Human Rights Commission — Cases the Commission takes up on its own — deaths, custodial abuse, neglect
Commission statement · Ref. 23401f0557ce0ad8 · 3 Oct 2026
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