Delhi’s Malviya Nagar became the epicenter of outrage after a neighborhood spat morphed into a racist tirade against three Arunachal Pradesh students. Police have now apprehended the perpetrators, Harsh Singh and his wife Ruby Jain, in a decisive move.
Details emerged that on February 20, routine repairs for an AC unit triggered the chaos. Debris fallout prompted complaints, but the response was disproportionate: a flood of ethnic slurs and threats, as documented in a widely shared clip.
The video’s virality amplified calls for justice, leading to prompt FIR registration. Delhi Police emphasize a high-level inquiry to unpack the incident’s nuances.
Political heavyweights weighed in, with Arunachal CM Pema Khandu decrying the ‘abominable behavior’ and seeking expedited prosecution. This episode reignites debates on the safety and dignity of Northeasterners in Delhi, where such incidents are regrettably recurrent.
Moving forward, stakeholders urge community dialogues and legal reforms to address root causes of prejudice, ensuring Delhi remains a welcoming hub for all Indians.