Delhi Police Transfers Sexual Harassment Complaints by Three Female Journalists to Crime Branch
New Delhi: Delhi Police has transferred complaints alleging sexual harassment made by three female journalists against police personnel to the Crime Branch for a fair and impartial investigation.According to Delhi Police, the alleged incidents took place on October 3 in the New Delhi area during a protest, when police personnel had been deployed to maintain law and order.
The complaints were initially received by the New Delhi District Police. Following their receipt, the complaints were handed over to the Crime Branch for further investigation.Delhi Police said the decision to transfer the matter to the Crime Branch is aimed at ensuring a fair and impartial enquiry into the allegations. The move will allow the complaints to be examined by the investigating agency and the circumstances surrounding the alleged incidents to be established.
The allegations concern the conduct of police personnel deployed at the protest site. The transfer of the complaints comes amid the need for a thorough examination of the claims and the statements of all concerned parties.Further details are expected to emerge as the Crime Branch proceeds with its investigation. The allegations remain subject to investigation and have not been established as facts.
