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Crime
Delhi Police Officer Accused of Sexual Harassment Promoted Amid Controversy
✍️ India Today
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 09:35 AM
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A Delhi police officer, who faced allegations of sexually harassing a journalist during an anti-CEC protest, has been promoted, sparking outrage among civil society groups.
The Delhi Police announced the promotion of an officer who had been accused of sexually harassing a journalist during an anti-CEC protest earlier this year. The promotion, effective from the end of the month, was approved by the police hierarchy.
The officer, whose name has not been disclosed, was alleged to have made unwanted advances towards a reporter covering the protest. The incident was reported to the police and led to an internal investigation.
Civil society groups and journalists’ associations have condemned the decision, arguing that it undermines accountability and sends a message that misconduct can be rewarded.
The police department has stated that the promotion was based on the officer’s service record and that no disciplinary action had been taken against him.
The officer, whose name has not been disclosed, was alleged to have made unwanted advances towards a reporter covering the protest. The incident was reported to the police and led to an internal investigation.
Civil society groups and journalists’ associations have condemned the decision, arguing that it undermines accountability and sends a message that misconduct can be rewarded.
The police department has stated that the promotion was based on the officer’s service record and that no disciplinary action had been taken against him.