New Delhi [India], February 24 (HBTV): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday strongly condemned the alleged racial abuse of three women from the state residing in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar and said he has spoken to the Delhi Police Commissioner to ensure swift action.
Taking cognisance of the matter, Khandu said he personally contacted the Commissioner of Police, Delhi Police, seeking the immediate arrest of the accused, who are currently absconding.
In a post on X, Khandu wrote, ‘Strongly condemning the shameful incident of racial abuse faced by our three young sisters from Arunachal Pradesh residing in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi. Such behaviour is absolutely unacceptable and has no place in our society. Immediately after learning about the matter yesterday, I spoke with the Commissioner of Police, Delhi Police, and sought swift and strict action. The CP is personally in touch with me. The accused are currently absconding, and I have been assured that they will be apprehended at the earliest and dealt with as per the law. We stand firmly with our three sisters, and their safety, dignity, and justice remain our highest priority.’
Meanwhile, a case has been registered at Malviya Nagar Police Station in South Delhi against two residents for allegedly racially abusing and criminally intimidating three women tenants from the North-Eastern region.
According to officials, the FIR has been lodged under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) pertaining to intentional insult, criminal intimidation, promoting enmity and acts done with common intention.
Police said the case has been registered under BNS Section 79 (word, gesture, or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), Section 351(2) (punishment for criminal intimidation), Section 196 (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, etc.) and Section 3(5) (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention).
The accused have been identified as Harsh Singh and his wife Ruby Jain, residents of Malviya Nagar.
The incident occurred on February 20, 2026, at around 3:30 PM, when the three women, residing as tenants in an apartment complex in Malviya Nagar, were overseeing electrical installation work in their flat. As an electrician drilled, dust from the work allegedly entered the premises of neighbours living below.
The situation escalated when the residents of the lower flat went upstairs to confront the tenants. The complainants alleged mental harassment and humiliation, though no physical injuries were reported. Police said further legal action will be taken as per the law.
(ANI)