She files police complaint. Richa Parashar, an associate producer with a news website and a resident of Sector 78 in Noida, alleged that she was subjected to mistreatment, threats, and the use of criminal force while reporting on Rahul Gandhi's protest near the Supreme Court.
A 28-year-old pregnant journalist has filed a criminal complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he pushed her while leading a march towards the Supreme Court on October 12.
The journalist, Richa Parashar, approached the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), New Delhi, on Saturday and sought the immediate registration of an FIR against Gandhi and others allegedly involved in the incident.
Parashar, an associate producer with a news website and a resident of Sector 78 in Noida, alleged that she was subjected to mistreatment, threats and the use of criminal force while reporting on Rahul Gandhi's protest near the Supreme Court.
In her complaint, she described herself as a three-month-pregnant journalist who suffered physical injury and mental trauma.
The complaint seeks action under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, including Section 74, which deals with assault or criminal force against a woman with intent or knowledge that it is likely to outrage her modesty, and Section 115(2), which provides for punishment for voluntarily causing hurt.
She also sought action under Section 131, relating to assault or criminal force without grave and sudden provocation; Section 125, concerning rash or negligent acts that endanger human life or personal safety; and Section 3(5).
