Itanagar, February 24: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has strongly condemned the alleged racial abuse faced by three young women from the state in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar, describing the incident as “shameful” and unacceptable in a diverse and inclusive society.
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| Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu |
Reacting to the incident on Tuesday, Khandu expressed deep concern over the reported harassment and assured that the Arunachal Pradesh government is closely monitoring developments in the case. He emphasized that acts of racial discrimination have no place in the country and must be dealt with firmly under the law.
According to the Chief Minister, he immediately contacted the Commissioner of Delhi Police after learning about the incident and urged authorities to take swift and strict action against those responsible. Khandu said he has been assured that all necessary measures are being taken to identify and apprehend the accused persons.
“The safety, dignity, and well-being of our citizens remain our highest priority,” the Chief Minister said, reiterating the state government's unwavering support for the three women. He added that the administration is in constant touch with Delhi Police and is closely following the progress of the investigation.
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Khandu further informed that the Commissioner of Delhi Police is personally updating him on developments related to the case. While the accused individuals are reportedly absconding, law enforcement agencies have assured that efforts are underway to trace and arrest them at the earliest.
The incident has once again drawn attention to the issue of racial discrimination and prejudice faced by people from the North East in several metropolitan cities across India. Civil society groups and community organizations have repeatedly called for greater awareness, sensitivity, and stricter enforcement of laws to prevent such incidents.
As investigations continue, the Arunachal Pradesh government has assured all necessary support to the victims while seeking justice and accountability for those involved.
