Condemns attack on North-East Shopowner in Delhi
- 29th May 2025 :: North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) -

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NEFIS Condemns Attack On North-east Shopowner In Delhi’s Vijay Nagar!
Demands That The Culprits Must Be Apprehended And Brought Before The Law!!
Demands Strict Action Against Racism And Communalism!!

North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) strongly condemns the recent attack on a shopowner from the North-East in the Vijay Nagar area of North Campus. The assault, carried out by a group of miscreants, was reportedly triggered by false claims related to the victim’s dietary habits. The shop owner was brutally beaten in front of his family by a mob shouting hateful slogans, and later required medical attention.

This disturbing incident highlights the growing trend of mob vigilantism, which continues unchecked due to the absence of strict legal action. Unfortunately, such attacks are not new. North-East students and residents have long been subjected to discrimination and violence, targeted for their appearance, language, and food choices. Women from the region are particularly vulnerable to acts of racism and sexual harassment.

What is even more concerning is the role of law enforcement in these incidents. Despite open threats made by the assailants to target the rented accommodations of North-East students, no steps have been taken to arrest them. Instead, the police have reportedly filed a case against the victim himself.

NEFIS strongly denounces this act of violence and the police’s complicity. We demand the immediate arrest of those responsible and call for strong measures to prevent such incidents in the future so that migrant communities are able to live and work in Delhi without fear or intimidation.

Ranibala
Member
North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS)