Who is Ruchi Tiwari? Journalist who alleged mob assault during a protest at Delhi University

A woman journalist, Ruchi Tiwari, who was allegedly assaulted during a protest at Delhi University’s North Campus on Friday, has claimed that she was attacked by a mob of nearly 500 people. According to her, the situation escalated after members of the crowd questioned her about her caste and identity while she was carrying out her professional responsibilities.

Speaking to ANI, Ruchi Tiwari said, "Video is everywhere, people can judge by themselves as to who provoked whom...I am a journalist who was there to cover the protest. One of the media personnel said my name to draw my attention. I went up to them, they then asked my full name and caste."




She further alleged that the gathering turned violent soon after. "The entire crowd came towards me and attacked me. This is clear in the video. About 500 people attacked me. They just have fake narrations and fake allegations. The girls around me whispered rape threats in my ears just because I am a Brahmin; "aaj tu chal, tera nanga parade niklega," is what they said. The men around me were saying that they would teach me a lesson. The girls had held me by the arms and neck. This is an attempt to murder. I had fallen unconscious, but the Police did nothing, " she claimed.

Tiwari alleged that she was specifically targeted because of her caste and stated that an FIR has now been registered in connection with the incident. She describes herself as a ground reporter and runs a YouTube channel.

Recalling the incident, she said, "A boy there was signalling to others to take me away. Did they want to kidnap me?... My clothes were being torn...I was being improperly touched. They were goons, they cannot be students...I was attacked due to my caste. Nobody supported me, only a few Law Faculties showed humanity, and I came out with their help as well as with that of a few women Police personnel...FIR has been registered, I trust the law...The incident occurred for about half an hour...There was mob lynching there, I escaped somehow is a big deal for me."

[With inputs from agencies]