CRPF Officer Files Complaint Over Alleged Misconduct Against Women
CRPF Assistant Commandant Rahul Solanki files complaints with NCW and NHRC over alleged mistreatment of female protesters in Delhi.
In a significant move regarding the treatment of demonstrators in the national capital, CRPF Assistant Commandant Rahul Solanki has officially lodged complaints against the alleged mistreatment of female protesters. Currently posted in Manipur, Solanki has reached out to the National Commission for Women (NCW), the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), and the Delhi Police Commissioner to demand accountability.
Solanki, who has previously been recognized for whistleblowing on internal financial irregularities, clarified that he is filing this petition in his individual capacity as a citizen dedicated to upholding the rule of law.
Videos Spark Outrage Over Police Conduct
The core of the complaint rests on reports and social media documentation, specifically three videos that purportedly show security and police personnel behaving improperly toward women during recent demonstrations. The officer highlighted several disturbing instances that have triggered widespread public indignation:
- Manhandling of an Advocate: An incident reported on October 10, 2026, allegedly shows a male CRPF official manhandling a woman advocate near Mandi House.
- Targeting of Students: Reports suggest that female students were physically targeted and manhandled during protest activities.
- Forceful Detentions: Public outrage has been fueled by imagery depicting male officers using force while detaining women.
Demands for Investigation and Sensitivity Training
In his petition, Solanki has called for a rigorous and impartial investigation into the conduct of the security personnel involved. He has proposed a two-pronged legal approach to ensure justice and truth:
- Action Against Misconduct: If the allegations of mistreatment are substantiated, appropriate legal and departmental actions must be taken against the officers involved.
- Action Against Misinformation: Conversely, if the circulated footage is proven to be fabricated, legal action should be pursued against those responsible for spreading misleading content.
Beyond seeking punishment, the CRPF officer has urged the relevant commissions and the Delhi Police Commissioner to implement mandatory gender-sensitivity training for all security personnel. He emphasized that such training is essential to protect the safety, dignity, and legal rights of women during civil protests.
Rising Scrutiny of Law Enforcement in Delhi
This complaint comes at a time when law enforcement interactions in the capital are under intense scrutiny. The NHRC recently took suo motu cognizance of reports regarding the alleged mistreatment of three female journalists by the Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar on October 3, 2026. The commission has demanded a formal report from the Delhi Police Commissioner within a two-week window.
Furthermore, the legal landscape surrounding protests in the city is shifting. On October 12, 2026, the Delhi High Court agreed to hear a petition challenging the current restrictions on protests at Jantar Mantar, addressing concerns regarding the potential suppression of peaceful demonstrations.