Two Northeast Girls Molested in Delhi

New Delhi, March 1, 2014: Crimes against people from the Northeast appear to be on the rise in the capital. In a disturbing incident last night, two youths from the Northeast — a sister and her cousin brother — were allegedly assaulted and molested in North Delhi.

The victims reported that while they were passing through a park in the Vijay Nagar area, a group of local men began harassing the girl by urinating in front of her. When she resisted, the men allegedly slapped her repeatedly and attempted to sexually assault her in front of her brother. Friends of the victims, who rushed to their aid, recounted the horrifying ordeal.

The incident sparked outrage among the Northeastern community, with many gathering in Vijay Nagar to protest and demand justice for the victims.

In a separate but equally alarming incident, another girl from the Northeast was reportedly molested in the Majnu Ka Tila area. As of the filing of this report, no arrests have been made in connection with this case.

Robin Hibu, the Nodal Officer for Northeast issues, stated that necessary steps have been taken in all reported cases and assured that the perpetrators would be apprehended.

A case has been registered at the Model Town police station under sections 323, 341, 354, 354(A), 354(B), and 341 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), as well as under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. One suspect has been arrested, while another remains at large.

The incidents have reignited concerns over the safety of Northeastern communities in Delhi, with calls for stricter action against such crimes.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal
Media Incharge
North East Support Centre & Helpline, Delhi

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