Vulgar DMs, Trolls, Counter FIRs: Journalists Rosy, Gajendra Singh Detail Targeting From All Fronts

Journalist Rosy has accused Delhi Police ACP Vivek Bhagat of sexual assault during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi. While Rosy has been seeking an FIR against the police officer, a counter-FIR alleging caste-based discrimination and other offences has been registered against her and others following a complaint by ACP Vivek Bhagat. The case has since reached the Supreme Court, which has granted Rosy interim protection against coercive action in the counter-case. In this interview with The Quint, independent journalists Rosy and Gajendra Singh speak about the alleged sexual assault, their arrests and detention, the counter-cases, their fight for justice and the challenges of reporting on protests in the national capital. Rosy has alleged that ACP Vivek Bhagat assaulted her while she was covering protests against the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Despite her efforts to seek legal action, her complaint has become the subject of a prolonged battle for justice. Protests were held outside the Parliament Street Police Station in support of Rosy, with Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ratna Singh among those who backed her demand for accountability. Rosy, Gajendra Singh and 16 others were arrested in connection with the protests and subsequently released from prison. Their release, however, did not end the legal proceedings or the difficulties they faced. Rosy and her colleagues were questioned by the Crime Branch in connection with her complaint, while the Delhi Police transferred her complaint for what it described as an “impartial investigation”. A counter-FIR filed following ACP Vivek Bhagat's complaint has further complicated the case, raising questions about the use of criminal proceedings against journalists, allegations of caste-based discrimination, police accountability and the protection available to journalists reporting on protests. The Supreme Court's intervention has brought renewed attention to Rosy's case and the legal challenges she faces. In this conversation, Rosy and Gajendra Singh discuss the alleged sexual assault, the demand for an FIR against ACP Vivek Bhagat, the counter-FIR, their experience of arrest and detention, and the risks faced by independent journalists covering protests in India. They also speak about the particular challenges confronting women journalists reporting on police action, public demonstrations and allegations of state excesses. The interview examines the broader questions raised by the case: press freedom, police accountability, the safety of women journalists, the criminalisation of dissent and the difficulties independent reporters face while seeking justice. Watch the full interview with Rosy and Gajendra Singh on The Quint. Subscribe to The Quint for independent journalism, ground reports, political news and in-depth interviews. #Rosy #ACP VivekBhagat #GajendraSingh #DelhiPolice #SexualAssaultAllegation #WomenJournalists #PressFreedom #JournalistArrest #SupremeCourt #PoliceAccountability #TheQuint From exposing misinformation to delivering impactful human rights reporting, our newsroom has relentlessly pursued stories that drive change. We remain committed to asking the tough questions — and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. Become The Quint’s member and make your support count: https://bit.ly/4j8x6uy For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4gIyCln --------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website for more stories: https://www.thequint.com Check out our Special Projects: https://www.thequint.com/special-proj... Subscribe to The Quint’s exclusive newsletters: https://thequint.substack.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow elsewhere: » Join us on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5y... » Instagram:   / thequint   » LinkedIn:   / thequint   » Twitter: https://x.com/TheQuint » Facebook:   / quintillion   --------------------------------------------------------------- Video: The Quint