Landlord Arrested for Molesting Northeast Girl in Delhi

ON AUGUST 18, 2014, a 20-year-old girl from Manipur was allegedly molested by her landlord in Mohammadpur, South Delhi, around 5 p.m. The accused made three attempts to intimidate and harass the victim and her aunt.

In the first incident, the landlord, accompanied by an unknown man, forcefully entered their home, inspecting every room, including the bathroom. At the time, the victim was with her aunt. The man stood watch while the landlord sat on their bed, waiting for them. "We were terrified and ran outside, refusing to return until he left," recounted the aunt. The victim added, "He threatened us, saying, 'You, Northeast people, what can you do to me if I kill you? You stay only with your sisters. Who will come to save you?'"

In the second incident, the landlord again entered their room forcefully, making the victim and her aunt fear for their safety. "He was clearly trying to take advantage of us because we are girls. We were terrified he might attempt to kill or rape us," said the victim, a Delhi University student visiting her aunt during the holidays.

The victim's aunt, who had recently moved to Delhi and works as a staff nurse in a private hospital, was living with three friends, two of whom work in retail, while the brother is a student. During the incidents, none of them were present. Following the complaints, the police arrested the landlord.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

Media In-charge

North East Support Center & Helpline, New Delhi

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