# Alleged Delhi Police assault of journalists

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alleged-delhi-police-assault-of-journalists
> Updated: 2026-09-07T08:19:38.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Freelance journalists Shaheen Khan and Nafisa Khan of 4PM News Network have accused Delhi Police of detaining and assaulting them during a VVIP event in Saket attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The journalists allege they were intercepted while attempting to question Chief Minister Gupta regarding a cycle scam. They claim they were taken to the Saket police station, beaten with sticks, slapped, and subjected to identity-based slurs. Shaheen Khan has staged a sit-in to demand the registration of a First Information Report (FIR).

Delhi Police have denied all allegations of assault, stating the journalists were detained because their scooter was obstructing a VVIP route and that they caused a commotion. By September 7, the journalists reported that authorities had failed to register an FIR and were instead pressuring them and their families to settle the case and remove specific names from their complaint.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Journalists allege assault by Delhi Police in Saket

Muslim journalists Shaheen and Nafeesa Khan allege they were assaulted by Delhi Police at Saket station after questioning the Chief Minister, claiming they are now being pressured to settle the case.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/journalists-allege-assault-by-delhi-police-in-saket

### 2026-09-04: Delhi Police accused of assaulting journalists during VVIP event

Two freelance journalists allege they were assaulted by Delhi Police at Saket station after attempting to question Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Police deny the claims, citing a VVIP route obstruction.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-police-accused-of-assaulting-journalists-during-vvip-event

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