A woman from Manipur was allegedly harassed and assaulted by a group of youths at a public park near the Saket District Court complex in South Delhi on Sunday evening. The incident escalated when the woman and her friend protested against racial and lewd remarks passed by the group. Delhi Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST Act, and apprehended four juveniles in connection with the attack.
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How the Incident Unfolded in Saket
According to official reports, the victim, who is a lawyer, was taking an evening walk with her friend on March 8, 2026. A group of local youths approached them and started making obscene and racial comments. When the women objected to the harassment, the youths physically assaulted the lawyer. The attackers allegedly used a belt to hit her, and she sustained injuries after falling while trying to escape. She was taken to Safdarjung Hospital, where she received primary medical care for simple injuries and was later discharged.
Police Action and Official Statements
By Monday, Delhi Police confirmed the apprehension of four minors involved in the case. One of the suspects is a Class 7 student, while the other three are school dropouts. Police teams also recovered the belt used in the physical assault. The investigation is currently being supervised by senior officials who scanned local CCTV footage to identify the culprits. Reacting to the incident, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma condemned the act as racial bullying. Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh praised the prompt action taken by the Delhi Police to catch the accused.
Recent Cases of Racial Abuse in Delhi
This incident comes just two weeks after a similar case in Malviya Nagar, where a couple was arrested for racially abusing students from Arunachal Pradesh. Following these repeated events, law enforcement agencies have heightened monitoring in South Delhi areas with a significant population from the Northeast. The police stated they maintain zero tolerance for such discriminatory acts and are providing necessary legal assistance to the victims.
