New Delhi, 13 Feb 2014 – The
recent racial attacks on Northeasterners in the national capital have sparked
widespread outrage. A large protest march is set to take place on Parliament
Street, New Delhi, tomorrow, condemning racism, racial discrimination, hate
crimes, and related violence faced by people from the Northeast in the city.
The campaign against racism and the protest march on Valentine’s Day have been organised by concerned students from the Northeast, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), along with various Northeast student associations based in Delhi.
Several shocking
incidents in recent weeks have fuelled this protest:
The death of Nido Taniam: Nido, a
19-year-old student from Chandigarh, was visiting Delhi for a 10-day holiday
when he was brutally assaulted by shopkeepers in Lajpat Nagar. He succumbed to
his injuries the next day. A post-mortem report confirmed that he died due to
injuries sustained in the attack.
Sexual assault of a minor: Less than a
week after Nido’s tragic death, a 14-year-old girl from Manipur was brutally
raped by her landlord’s son on the night of 7 February 2014 in Munirka. The
accused has since been arrested by the Delhi Police.
Attack on two Manipuri boys: On 9 February
2014, two young men from Manipur were physically assaulted in Ambedkar Nagar,
South Delhi, at around 8:30 pm. The attack occurred after they objected to
racial slurs. A group of motorbike riders beat them up following an argument
with two passers-by who allegedly called them “Chinki.” One of the victims
sustained serious injuries and was hospitalised at AIIMS.
Stabbing and robbery in Saket: In the
early hours of 11 February 2014, a 24-year-old youth from Manipur was stabbed
and robbed by five local assailants in Saket, South Delhi. His mobile phone and
wallet were stolen, and he suffered injuries to his abdomen and liver. He has
been admitted to the ICU at Saket City Hospital.
The organisers of the protest are calling for stronger
measures to combat racial violence and ensure the safety of Northeasterners
living in Delhi.
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