‘Delhi belongs to everyone’: CM Rekha Gupta's first reaction to racial slur against 3 women from Arunachal Pradesh

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

• Delhi CM condemns racial abuse of Northeast women in Malviya Nagar
• Police arrest two accused, invoke SC/ST Act provisions
• Gupta promises strict action, policy changes for Northeast community

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Strongly condemning the racial abuse incident involving three women form Northeast in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday asserted that “Delhi belongs to everyone” and that discrimination will not be tolerated.

In a video message shared on X, Gupta said the dignity, respect and safety of every citizen is paramount. “Here, the dignity, respect and safety of every citizen is paramount. I will meet them personally. The police are taking legal action with full responsibility, and we will ensure that the strictest possible action is taken against the culprits. Harassing, discriminating against, or humiliating any daughter will not be tolerated at any cost,” she said.

Gupta further stated that she intends to engage with the broader Northeast community in Delhi to address systemic issues and ensure their safety through potential policy interventions.

"I will meet not only those sisters but also other residents from the Northeast to listen to their problems and provide solutions. If any policy changes are required, we will implement them. For any problems or suggestions, you can DM me directly," Gupta concluded.

Earlier today, the Delhi Police on Wednesday said that the accused Ruby Jain and her husband, Harsh, have been arrested in connection with the alleged racial abuse and criminal intimidation of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar area.

According to the police, the investigation is now being conducted by an officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), and the probe is being closely supervised by senior officials.

The Delhi Police further informed that during the course of the investigation, relevant provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act have been invoked based on the material available on record.