Delhi Couple Arrested for Alleged Racial Abuse
New Delhi – A married couple, Ruby Jain and Harsh, have been arrested by Delhi Police in Malviya Nagar for allegedly directing racial slurs at three women from Arunachal Pradesh. The incident occurred on February 20th amidst a dispute over repair work.
Key facts:
- The FIR was initially filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including charges of criminal intimidation.
- The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act has been invoked.
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta condemned the incident and pledged support to the victims.
The investigation, now overseen by an ACP-rank officer, involves examination of video evidence and witness statements.