New Delhi: Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said that any injustice against citizens from the North Eastern Region would not be tolerated.
Scindia expressed deep concern over the recent incident of racial harassment faced by three young women from Arunachal Pradesh in South Delhi.
He held a telephonic conversation with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and the Delhi Police commissioner in this regard.
According to an official statement, Scindia sought immediate and stringent action against the accused.
In a post on X, he said: “Deeply disturbed by the racial harassment faced by three young women from Arunachal Pradesh in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi. A minor residential issue escalating into abuse and intimidation rooted in prejudice is profoundly shameful.”
The minister also said that an FIR has already been registered and that he has been assured that strict action will be taken against the accused.
Following a minor altercation, the three women were allegedly targeted with racist remarks and threats by neighbours in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi. The incident led to the filing of a police complaint and drew sharp criticism over the discriminatory behaviour.
