The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated action after a media report highlighted the physical assault on a woman from Manipur in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area. The incident arose when the woman objected to offensive remarks made by a group of boys. NHRC has directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to furnish a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
The NHRC emphasized the gravity of the situation if the allegations in the news report are accurate, indicating a potential violation of human rights. The requested report is expected to provide updates on the victim’s current health status and the status of the police investigation. The assault reportedly occurred on March 8 while the victim was at a park in Malviya Nagar with her transgender friend from Assam.
Delhi Police officials confirmed the apprehension of four juveniles in the Malviya Nagar area following the incident. The victims, a woman from Manipur and a transgender individual from Assam, were subjected to racial slurs while at a park near the Saket court complex. The situation escalated into a physical altercation when the woman protested against the offensive comments, leading to the group assaulting them.
Following the assault, the injured woman received medical attention at Safdarjung Hospital and is currently in stable condition with minor injuries. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma condemned the incident, labeling it as ‘sickening’ and expressing deep concern over repeated attacks on individuals from the Northeast in mainland India.
