New Delhi: “Why Are You Saving Him?” Journalist Confronts Delhi Police Over Alleged Misconduct With Women and Press

New Delhi, 4th October 2026: A journalist alleged that a Delhi Police officer misbehaved with women journalists during an incident, while accusing other police personnel present of protecting him instead of taking action.

In a video from the scene, the journalist identified the officer as Vivek Bhagat and repeatedly questioned why police officers were shielding him. She alleged that he had behaved inappropriately with a female journalist and demanded that action be taken against him.

“A police officer named Vivek Bhagat is misbehaving with our women journalists and these people are trying to save him,” she said in the video. She then asked the women police officers present whether they understood the seriousness of the allegation.

The journalist questioned whether officers had taken an oath to protect people accused of misconduct. “Why are you saving him?” she repeatedly asked, alleging that the officer had misbehaved with a woman.

The video captures a heated exchange, with the journalist demanding accountability from Delhi Police personnel at the spot. She also questioned why the officer was not being detained or questioned after the allegation was raised.

The allegations have not been independently verified, and it is not clear from the video whether a formal complaint was filed or whether Delhi Police initiated an inquiry into the matter.

The incident has raised questions over the safety of women journalists while reporting in public spaces, particularly during protests and high-pressure situations involving law-enforcement personnel. Delhi Police has not publicly responded to the specific allegations mentioned in the video.