Meghalaya CM Demands Action Against Assault on Northeastern Individuals in Delhi
Call for Justice
On Monday, Meghalaya's Chief Minister Conrad Sangma expressed his outrage over the attack on a woman from Manipur and her transgender friend from Assam, which occurred near the Saket District Court in Delhi. He emphasized the need for decisive action against such incidents.
Sangma described the event as appalling, asserting that “racial bullying should not be normalized in our society.”
Angered by the repeated attacks on North East people in Mainland India. The physical attack on two of our people from Manipur and Assam near Saket Court, Delhi is sickening. Racial bullying should not be accepted as the new normal and we must act against it. Urge the authorities…
— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) March 9, 2026
Former Chief Minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh, also condemned the attack, stating that individuals from the North East deserve to feel safe and respected throughout the nation.
Deeply disturbed by the incident of racial harassment and assault involving a two individuals from Manipur and Assam near Saket Court in Delhi.
— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) March 9, 2026
Such acts of racism and violence are completely unacceptable and have no place in our society. People from the North East must feel…
Singh expressed his deep concern regarding the racial harassment and violence, labeling such behavior as intolerable. Both leaders urged law enforcement to take stringent measures against those responsible.
Details of the Assault
The incident took place on Sunday when a woman from Manipur and her transgender friend from Assam were attacked by a group of men in Delhi. This confrontation arose after the woman challenged the men over their racially offensive comments, as reported by local media.
The injured woman was subsequently transported to Safdarjung Hospital, where she is currently reported to be in stable condition.
On Monday, the Delhi Police announced that a minor had been detained in connection with the assault, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the other suspects involved.
This incident marks the second occurrence in recent weeks involving attacks on individuals from the North East in Delhi.
Earlier, on February 20, three women from Arunachal Pradesh experienced racial harassment in the city. The Delhi Police reported that a couple was charged for allegedly hurling racial slurs and intimidating the women, who resided in the same building.
The conflict reportedly began when debris fell into the couple's home while the women were having an air conditioner installed. The women claimed they were insulted with comments suggesting they worked in “massage parlours” and should sell momos.