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Meghalaya CM Slams Delhi Racial Attacks on NE Girls: "Not New Normal"

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has expressed anger and condemned a physical assault on two individuals from Manipur and Assam near Delhi's Saket Court. The incident involved a group of men making inappropriate remarks before assaulting one of the girls who objected. This follows a similar recent case in Malviya Nagar where a couple was arrested for racial abuse against women from Arunachal Pradesh. Police are investigating both incidents, with the SC/ST Act invoked in the earlier case.

Key Points: Meghalaya CM Condemns Racial Bullying in Delhi Against NE People

  • Meghalaya CM condemns Delhi assault
  • Girls from Manipur & Assam targeted
  • Police investigation ongoing
  • Earlier case saw arrests under SC/ST Act
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"Racial bullying should not be new normal": Meghalaya CM condemns repeated attack on girls from North East in Delhi

CM Conrad Sangma demands action after girls from Manipur & Assam assaulted in Delhi. Police investigate as racial attacks on Northeast Indians continue.

"Racial bullying should not be accepted as the new normal, and we must act against it. - Conrad K Sangma"

Shillong, March 9

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday expressed deep anger over a physical assault on two individuals from Manipur and Assam near the Saket Court area in Delhi. The Chief Minister termed the incident an act of racial bullying and urged the authorities to take strict action against such repeated attacks on people from the Northeast.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, in a post on X, wrote, "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."

Meanwhile, A girl from Northeast India, Manipur, was allegedly attacked on Sunday evening near the Saket District Court Complex, New Delhi. A girl, along with her friends taking a walk in a park when a group of men made inappropriate remarks towards them.

When one of the girls objected to the comments, the situation escalated, and she was reportedly assaulted by the group of men.

The injured girl was taken to Safdarjung Hospital for medical examination and treatment. Preliminary reports indicate that she will recover soon and has suffered minor injuries.

The police have reached out to the victim, and the investigation is ongoing.

Earlier on February 25, the couple accused of racial abuse and criminal intimidation towards three women from Arunachal Pradesh in New Delhi's Malviya Nagar have been sent into a 14-day judicial custody.

The Delhi Police said that the alleged accused and her husband have been arrested in connection with the case.

The incident occurred on the afternoon of February 20, when three women, residing as tenants in an apartment complex in Malviya Nagar, alleged mental harassment and humiliation, though no physical injuries were reported. An incident of minor grievance turned into a volatile confrontation.

According to the police, the investigation is now being conducted by an officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), and the probe is being closely supervised by senior officials.

The Delhi Police further informed that during the course of the investigation, relevant provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act have been invoked based on the material available on record.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Delhi Police must act swiftly and decisively every single time. These repeated incidents damage our national fabric. We need awareness campaigns in schools and colleges about the rich diversity of the Northeast.
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Aman W
While I condemn this attack completely, I also think the media should be careful with terms like "Mainland India". It creates an "us vs them" feeling. We are all part of one India, from Kanyakumari to Tawang.
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Sarah B
I'm an expat living in Delhi, and this makes me so angry. The girls from the Northeast I've met are some of the most kind and hardworking people. This racial bullying is a stain on the city's reputation. Justice must be served.
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Karthik V
Good that the SC/ST Act is being invoked. But laws alone aren't enough. We need a change in mindset. When will we start seeing our fellow citizens from Manipur, Assam, Meghalaya as just that—fellow Indians? Jai Hind.
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Nisha Z
This is the second such report in weeks! It's terrifying for students and professionals who come to Delhi for opportunities. Authorities need to set up special, sensitive helplines and ensure visible police patrols in areas with high NE population.

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