Itanagar, February 24: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has strongly condemned the alleged racial abuse faced by three young women from the state residing in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, calling the incident “shameful” and unacceptable.
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| Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu |
In a statement, the Chief Minister said such behaviour has no place in society and assured that the state government is closely monitoring the matter. He said that immediately after learning about the incident, he spoke with the Commissioner of Delhi Police and sought swift and strict action against those responsible.
According to the Chief Minister, the Police Commissioner is personally in touch with him regarding developments in the case. The accused persons are currently absconding, but authorities have assured that they will be apprehended at the earliest and dealt with in accordance with the law.
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Reaffirming his support, Khandu stated that the government stands firmly with the three women and that their safety, dignity, and justice remain the highest priority.
The incident has once again sparked concerns over racial discrimination faced by people from the North East in metropolitan cities.
