National Human Rights Commission
NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported physical assault of a woman from Manipur by a group of boys after she objected to their lewd and racial abuse in Malviya Nagar area of South Delhi
Issues notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks
The report expected to include the status of health of victim and investigation
Posted On: 13 MAR 2026 2:51PM by PIB Delhi
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a woman from Manipur was physically assaulted when she objected to lewd and racial abuse by a group of boys in the Malviya Nagar area of South Delhi. Reportedly, the incident happened on 8th March 2026.
The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of human rights of the victim. Therefore, it has issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks. It is expected to include the status of the victim’s health and the investigation.
According to the media report, carried on 10th March 2026, the incident occurred when the victim was taking pictures with her friend at a park in the area.
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