NHRC seeks report from Delhi Police over alleged assault on Manipuri woman

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Commissioner of Delhi Police over reports that a woman from Manipur was allegedly assaulted in South Delhi after she objected to lewd and racial remarks made by a group of boys.

Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports, the Commission has sought a detailed report from the police within two weeks . The report is expected to include the current health condition of the victim and the status of the investigation .

According to reports, the incident took place on March 8 , observed globally as International Women's Day. The woman was reportedly taking photographs with a friend at a park in the Malviya Nagar area of South Delhi when a group of boys allegedly began passing lewd comments and racial slurs .

When the woman objected to their behaviour, the situation reportedly escalated and she was physically assaulted . The incident came to light through a media report published on March 10, following which the NHRC took note of the matter.

The Commission has asked the police to clarify the action taken so far and the progress of the investigation , and will review the report once it is submitted.