Brutal Attack on Northeast Residents in Gurgaon: No Arrests Yet

New Delhi, 31st March 2014 – The North East Support Centre & Helpline (NESCH), based in New Delhi, has filed a formal complaint with the Gurgaon Police in Haryana following a horrific incident in Sikanderpur, Gurgaon (Haryana) on the night of 29th March 2014. An FIR has been registered at the DLF Phase I Police Station under Sections 148/149/323 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the SC/ST Act 1989. However, no arrests have been made yet, despite allegations of a violent mob attack targeting people from the Northeast.

According to reports received by NESCH, the incident unfolded around 10:34 PM when a landlord, whose identity remains unknown, along with a group of locals, allegedly assaulted a young man from the Northeast inside his rented accommodation. The victim, a tenant of the landlord, was reportedly not involved in any prior altercation. Shockingly, the violence escalated as the landlord and his associates began indiscriminately attacking anyone from the Northeast they encountered in the area. Armed with iron rods, hockey sticks, and stones, the mob unleashed a wave of terror, leaving several injured.

A Manipuri boy, who was among those attacked, recounted the harrowing ordeal: “Around 30-40 locals emerged with iron rods and hockey sticks, targeting every Northeast person they could find in Sikanderpur. The mob was led by the landlord.”

 

Disturbingly, witnesses claim that the attackers roamed the locality, shouting derogatory slurs such as “Manipuri walo ko maro!” (Beat the Manipuris!), “Chinki ko bhagoa!” (Drive out the Chinkis!), and “Jungli wala!” (Jungle people!). The situation grew increasingly volatile as the mob continued their rampage.

 

The NESCH team, upon learning of the incident, rushed to the scene to mediate and assist. However, they too were allegedly threatened and attacked by the locals. “When we tried to intervene, the locals threatened us and began assaulting us with iron rods, hockey sticks, and stones. We were left helpless.”

 

Six Northeast boys were reportedly injured in the attack, with three losing their mobile phones during the chaos. Victims expressed frustration over the lack of police intervention, claiming that their distress calls to the Gurgaon Police went unanswered. “We dialled 100 multiple times, but the police ignored our pleas. Had they acted promptly, this tragedy could have been avoided. Their negligence has left us deeply hurt,” one victim lamented.

 

While the police have launched an investigation, no arrests have been made so far. The incident has sparked outrage among the Northeast community, raising serious concerns about their safety and the responsiveness of law enforcement in Gurgaon.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

Media Incharge
North East Support Centre & Helpline, Delhi

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