Pema Khandu, Conrad K Sangma seek swift action over racial abuse

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday condemned the alleged racial abuse and humiliation of three women from the state in South Delhi and urged the commissioner of police, Delhi, to take swift and strict action on the matter.

Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma, Congress Lok Sabha member from Inner Manipur Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, LS member from Sikkim Indra Hang Subba, along with several other political leaders, personalities and organisations, also separately condemned the incident and demanded stringent action against the accused.

Khandu wrote on X: "Strongly condemn the shameful incident of racial abuse faced by our three young sisters from Arunachal residing in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi. Such behaviour is absolutely unacceptable and has no place in our society."


"Immediately after learning about the matter yesterday, I spoke with the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, and sought swift and strict action. The CP is personally in touch with me. The accused are currently absconding, and I have been assured that they will be apprehended at the earliest and dealt with as per the law," the chief minister said.