A young woman from Manipur was allegedly assaulted near the Saket District Court complex in South Delhi on Sunday evening, March 8, 2026, after she confronted a group of boys who reportedly made inappropriate remarks towards her and a friend. Four juveniles have since been apprehended by Delhi Police in connection with the incident. The woman sustained minor injuries and received medical treatment following the attack.
Evening Walk Turns Violent
The incident unfolded as the woman, a lawyer by profession, and her friend were taking an evening walk in a park located near the Saket District Court complex in Malviya Nagar.According to initial reports, a group of six to seven boys allegedly began making lewd and racial comments towards the two women.These remarks included sexual slurs and abusive Hindi slang.[indianexpress+5]
The situation escalated when the Manipuri woman objected to the comments and asked the group to stop.The boys then allegedly became aggressive, calling the women "prostitutes" and continuing with racist remarks.This verbal exchange quickly turned into a physical assault.[indiatoday+8]
The attackers allegedly punched the woman and struck her with a waist belt.One of the boys reportedly attempted to stab her with a knife, forcing her to try and flee the scene.While attempting to escape, she fell, and the assault continued.The woman alleged that she was hit on the back of her head with an iron belt, causing bleeding in her right ear.She and her friend reportedly begged the attackers to stop, but the assault persisted.[dailypioneer+7]
The woman suffered minor injuries during the attack.Medical examinations at Safdarjung Hospital revealed a slight laceration behind her ear and mild swelling with abrasion on her right chin.She received primary medical care and was later discharged, with her condition reported as stable.[indiatoday+8]
Police Action and Arrests
Delhi Police initiated an investigation immediately after receiving information about the incident.Police teams promptly arrived at the scene and contacted the victim.They registered a criminal case under relevant sections of the law on Monday, March 9, 2026.[indiatoday+8]
Multiple police teams were formed to identify and trace the suspects.Authorities also reviewed CCTV footage from the area to aid in their investigation.Through these efforts, all four accused, who are juveniles, were apprehended on Monday.[thesangaiexpress+8]
Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Anant Mittal confirmed the detention of the four minors.The boys are reportedly aged between 15 and 16 years.Among those detained, one is a Class 7 student, while the other three are school dropouts.During questioning, the accused reportedly admitted their involvement in the assault.Police also recovered the belt allegedly used in the attack.Delhi Police affirmed their commitment to ensuring strict legal action against the culprits.Officials have remained in constant touch with the victim, providing all necessary assistance.[indianexpress+9]
Widespread Condemnation and Calls for Action
The assault sparked strong condemnation from political leaders across Northeast India.Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma expressed profound anger over the incident.He stated on social media that the physical attack on two individuals from Manipur and Assam near Saket Court was "sickening."[m+5]
Chief Minister Sangma urged authorities to take stringent action, emphasizing that "racial bullying should not be accepted as the new normal."He also highlighted his concern about "repeated attacks on North East people in Mainland India."[thecsrjournal+6]
Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh also condemned the attack, describing such acts of racism and violence as "completely unacceptable."Singh praised the Delhi Police for their prompt response in registering a criminal case and apprehending the accused.He expressed hope that strict measures would be taken to ensure justice and prevent similar incidents in the future.Singh stressed the importance of people from the Northeast feeling safe, respected, and treated with dignity across the country.[m+4]
Broader Context of Racial Harassment
This incident comes just weeks after another alleged racial harassment case in Delhi.In a separate event, a married couple was arrested in Malviya Nagar for allegedly hurling racial slurs at three women from Arunachal Pradesh.That incident, which occurred on February 20, involved derogatory comments about the women's appearance and profession during a dispute.While no physical injuries were reported in the previous case, the proximity of these incidents has raised concerns about the safety and treatment of individuals from Northeast India in the national capital.[thesangaiexpress+7]
The Delhi Police continue their investigation into the Saket court complex assault. They are working to gather all facts and ensure justice for the victim. The swift apprehension of the juveniles underscores the authorities' commitment to addressing such acts of violence and harassment.
