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The NHRC has sought a detailed report from Delhi Police after taking suo motu cognisance of the alleged physical assault and racial abuse of a woman from Manipur in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar earlier this month.
NHRC has issued a notice to seeking a detailed report within two weeks
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a reported case involving the alleged physical assault and racial abuse of a woman from Manipur in the Malviya Nagar area of New Delhi.
The rights body acted on the basis of a media report highlighting the incident and noted that, if the allegations are true, the case raises serious concerns regarding the violation of the victim’s human rights.
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Following the development, the commission has issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, seeking a detailed report within two weeks.
The NHRC has asked authorities to provide updates on the victim’s health condition as well as the progress of the investigation into the incident. Officials said the commission will review the findings once the report is submitted.
According to media reports published on March 10, the incident allegedly took place on March 8, 2026, when the woman was taking photographs with a friend in a park in Malviya Nagar.
A group of boys reportedly subjected the woman to lewd remarks and racial abuse. When she objected to their behaviour, the situation allegedly escalated and she was physically assaulted.
The commission observed that such incidents, if verified, reflect a serious violation of the victim’s dignity and rights. It stressed the importance of a thorough investigation and appropriate action against those responsible.
Authorities are expected to submit their findings to the NHRC within the stipulated timeframe.
