Delhi Police have invoked relevant provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in a case involving racial abuse and humiliation of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Malviya Nagar, officials said on Wednesday.
One of the accused, Ruby Jain, has been arrested, while the investigation is being led by an ACP-rank officer and closely monitored by senior police officials.
The incident reportedly occurred on February 20, following a dispute over repair work at a rented flat. The women had hired an electrician to install an air conditioner on the fourth floor, but dust and debris from the work disturbed the neighbours, Ruby Jain and Harsh Singh, escalating the situation.
The women alleged that the neighbours hurled racial slurs, derogatory remarks, and humiliating comments targeting them and the Northeastern community. A video of the incident later circulated on social media, intensifying public outrage.
An FIR has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including provisions related to outraging a woman’s modesty and promoting enmity on grounds of religion, race, and related factors.
The incident drew condemnation from multiple leaders, including Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, and Lok Sabha members Angomcha Bimol Akoijam (Inner Manipur) and Indra Hang Subba (Sikkim). They demanded swift and stringent action against the accused.
Officials emphasized that the case is under active investigation to ensure justice for the victims and accountability for the perpetrators.
