New Delhi [India], March 10 (HBTV): A woman from Manipur who was allegedly assaulted near the Saket District Court complex in Delhi has demanded justice, a day after Delhi Police apprehended four accused, all juveniles, in connection with the incident.
The victim briefly told ANI, 'I want justice.'
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday evening when a group of men allegedly harassed a woman from Northeast India and her friends while they were taking a walk in a park. When one of the women objected to the inappropriate remarks, the situation escalated, leading to the alleged assault.
The injured woman was taken to Safdarjung Hospital for medical examination and treatment. Preliminary reports indicate that she sustained minor injuries and is expected to recover soon.
Following the incident, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma expressed anger and described the attack as an act of racial bullying, urging authorities to take strict action against repeated attacks on people from the Northeast.
'Angered by the repeated attacks on North East people in Mainland India. The physical attack on two of our people from Manipur and Assam near Saket Court, Delhi, is sickening. Racial bullying should not be accepted as the new normal, and we must act against it. Urge the authorities to take stringent action,' Sangma said in a post on X.
The police response came shortly after Sangma condemned the incident on social media, prompting the deployment of multiple teams to identify and apprehend the accused.
Earlier, Delhi Police registered a criminal case under relevant sections of the law.
In a post on X, Delhi Police said, 'Sir, this is to inform that a criminal case has been registered under appropriate sections of law. Delhi Police teams are in constant touch with the victim and are providing all necessary assistance. Multiple teams have already been deployed to identify and apprehend the accused at the earliest. Delhi Police does not tolerate such incidents. Strict legal action will be ensured against the culprits.'
(ANI)