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Delhi Police Detain Four Minors Over Alleged Racist Assault on Manipuri Woman

Regional leaders press for stronger legal protections for Northeastern citizens after the South Delhi park attack.

Overview

  • Four boys aged 15–16 were apprehended within a day of the March 8 incident near the Saket Court complex, according to police.
  • Officers used CCTV and local intelligence to conduct raids, recovered the belt alleged in the assault, and said the youths admitted involvement.
  • The victim, a lawyer from Manipur, reported sexual and racial slurs, a belt beating and an attempted stabbing, and was treated for minor injuries at two Delhi hospitals.
  • An FIR was registered and police said they remain in contact with the complainant as the investigation continues.
  • Condemnations from Conrad K. Sangma and N. Biren Singh were followed by BJP MP Tapir Gao urging a dedicated law and Arunachal MLAs calling for a stringent anti-racism statute.