New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- Leader of the Opposition of Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that women protesters and female journalists had faced mistreatment by the Delhi Police during recent incidents in the national capital and demanded accountability from the authorities.

In a post on social media, Rahul Gandhi alleged that several people were detained at Jantar Mantar and claimed that women protesters had accused male police personnel of misbehaviour.

"What's happening in Delhi right now follows a single pattern: silence any woman who dares to ask questions," Rahul Gandhi said.

He further alleged that cameras were snatched from female journalists and that some journalists were dragged during the incident. He als...