Delhi Police Arrests Ruby Jain for Racial Abuse Against Northeast Women

In a troubling incident in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, Ruby Jain has been arrested for allegedly racially abusing three women from Arunachal Pradesh. The case has drawn significant attention, prompting a thorough investigation led by an ACP-rank officer. The FIR includes provisions from the SC-ST Act, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations. Both the Union Minister and the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh have condemned the incident, emphasizing the need for justice and support for the victims. As the investigation unfolds, the couple involved has expressed their embarrassment and called for understanding from the public. This incident raises important discussions about racial discrimination and the treatment of marginalized communities in urban settings.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 25, 2026, 13:05 IST

Arrest of Ruby Jain

The Delhi Police have apprehended Ruby Jain, who is accused of racially abusing three women from Northeast India residing in Malviya Nagar. Authorities confirmed this information on Wednesday, stating that an officer of ACP rank is overseeing the investigation, and appropriate actions will be taken against the accused.

Details of the Case

In addition, officials revealed that the FIR filed at the Malviya Nagar police station includes relevant provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The Delhi Police announced, "Following the addition of the SC-ST Act, the investigation has been assigned to an ACP-rank officer, with senior officials closely monitoring the situation." Furthermore, the role of Jain's husband, Harsh Singh, is also under scrutiny.

Incident Background

The dispute between Jain and the three women from Arunachal Pradesh erupted on February 20 over repair work in their rented home. Videos of the altercation have gone viral, showing Jain verbally abusing the women. The police are currently examining these videos.

Singh stated that the couple is cooperating with the police and described the incident as a result of anger. In an interview with a news agency, he expressed that they feel embarrassed but urged people to listen to their side and avoid media trials.

He added, "I am receiving edited obscene images of my mother on social media; our family and profession should not be dragged into this... I personally apologize to all individuals from the Northeast."

Condemnation from Officials

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned the incident, asserting that the Delhi Police must take immediate action. He mentioned that his office is in contact with the three women and stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, a special task force has been established to address this matter.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu also labeled the incident as 'shameful' and indicated that he has spoken with senior officials of the Delhi Police. He posted on X (formerly Twitter), "We stand firmly with our three sisters, and their safety, dignity, and justice are our top priorities."

Visuals of the Arrest

#WATCH | Visuals of the accused Ruby Jain, who has been arrested in connection with the alleged racial abuse and criminal intimidation towards three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi's Malviya Nagar.

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