A juvenile has been apprehended and police have launched continuous raids to arrest the remaining accused in connection with the alleged assault on two individuals from Northeast India near the Saket District Court complex in Delhi, officials said.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday evening (March 8) in the Malviya Nagar area when a young woman from Manipur and a transgender person from Assam were allegedly attacked by a group of men in a park near the Saket District Court Complex. The episode has once again raised concerns about the safety of people from the Northeast living in the national capital.
According to preliminary reports, the victims were taking a walk in the park when a group of youths allegedly began making racially derogatory remarks at them. When the woman protested against the comments, the situation reportedly escalated into a confrontation.
The victims alleged that the group then physically assaulted them, punching them and beating them with belts while also hurling abusive slurs. One of the attackers allegedly used derogatory racial terms during the altercation.
Following the incident, a case has been registered under relevant sections of law, Delhi Police said in an official statement.
“Police teams are in constant touch with the victims and are providing all necessary assistance. Multiple teams have been deployed to identify and apprehend the accused at the earliest,” the statement said.
Police confirmed that one juvenile involved in the attack has been apprehended and that continuous raids are underway to trace the remaining suspects.
“Delhi Police does not tolerate such incidents. Strict legal action will be taken against those responsible,” the statement added.
The incident also drew a strong reaction from Conrad K. Sangma, the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, who expressed concern over repeated attacks on people from the Northeast in mainland India.
“Angered by the repeated attacks on Northeast people in mainland India. The physical attack on two individuals from Manipur and Assam near Saket Court in Delhi is sickening. Racial bullying should not become the new normal, and strict action must be taken,” he said.
