Delhi couple accused of hurling racial abuses at neighbours from north-east arrested
3 women from Arunachal Pradesh accused their neighbour of racial abuse and humiliation during a row over repair work
The Delhi Police have arrested a couple for allegedly hurling racial slurs at three of their neighbours from the north-east in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar area, an officer said on Wednesday.
Ruby Jain and her husband, Harsh, were taken into custody following an investigation in the FIR registered at Malviya Nagar police station.
According to the police, Ruby allegedly hurled abusive and derogatory remarks at the three women from Arunachal Pradesh during a row over repair work at their rented accommodation on February 20.
The police have also invoked the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act.
"The investigation has now been entrusted to an ACP-rank officer after the SC-ST Act was added," the police said.
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta wrote on X, "I strongly condemn the incident that occurred with our sisters from the north-east and stand firmly with them."
She said Delhi belongs to everyone. "Here, the dignity, respect, and safety of every citizen is paramount. I will meet with them personally."
Gupta added, "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. We are all one, and the safety of every daughter is our utmost responsibility."
The arrest follows examination of the video recordings and statements of witnesses that indicated racially charged remarks were made, the police said.
