Two Muslim women journalists allege police assault in India | Civil Rights News
Two Journalists Allege Police Assault in New Delhi
Published on September 4, 2026
Two Muslim female journalists have reported that they were detained and assaulted by police in New Delhi. The alleged incident has raised concerns about the treatment of media professionals in the region.
According to the journalists, they were forcibly taken into custody and subjected to violence by law enforcement officers. They assert that the police were unprovoked and that their actions stemmed from an illegal parking dispute.
Authorities have denied these allegations, stating that the journalists’ detention was justified due to the parking issue. The incident has drawn attention to the ongoing challenges faced by journalists in India, particularly those from minority communities.
The police response to the claims has sparked outrage among advocacy groups calling for accountability in law enforcement practices. Further details regarding the incident and any legal actions taken remain unclear as the situation develops.
