‘They dragged us… hit us with batons… I could not breathe’: Journalist Shaheen Khan recounts ‘assault’ at Saket PS

Journalist Shaheen Khan has alleged that she and her sister, Nafisa Khan, were subjected to physical assault while at the Saket police station. According to the account provided by Shaheen Khan, the pair were dragged up a flight of stairs by officers and subjected to baton strikes during the encounter. Khan stated that she repeatedly pleaded with the officers to stop and to explain the reason for their detention, but received no clarification regarding the nature of the police action.

The incident has drawn attention to the treatment of media personnel during interactions with law enforcement in the capital. Khan described the experience as a significant violation of their rights, emphasizing the physical distress and lack of communication they faced while inside the station premises. The allegations center on the conduct of officers during the alleged detention, raising concerns about procedural transparency and the use of force.

As of now, there has been no official response from the Delhi Police regarding the specific claims made by the Khan sisters. Such allegations of police misconduct often trigger internal inquiries to determine whether standard operating procedures were followed during the handling of individuals at the station. Further developments are expected as the incident gains visibility and potentially prompts a formal investigation into the conduct of the officers involved.