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Tripura CM Condemns Harassment Of Northeast Man; Delhi Police Begin Probe
An undated video showing the harassment and racial abuse of a man from Tripura in Delhi has triggered outrage after circulating widely on social media. The footage captures an intoxicated man making vulgar, racist remarks and groping the Northeast resident while bystanders laugh and fail to intervene. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju posted the video, highlighting the incident. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha condemned the abuse, directing the Tripura Director General of Police to coordinate closely with the Delhi Police to register an FIR and ensure strict action against the accused. The influencer involved later released a clarification video claiming the interaction was scripted with a worker at a friend's cafe. The Delhi Police Special Cell's unit handling racism cases involving the Northeast community, along with its technical cell, has initiated an investigation to verify the authenticity, filming time, and upload details of the viral video.
Delhi Air Quality Dips into 'Poor' Category, GRAP 1 Enforced Across NCR as AQI Crosses 240
Air quality across Delhi-NCR deteriorated as the Air Quality Index slipped into the poor category, breaching the 240 mark in late October. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management invoked Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan across the national capital region. Under GRAP 1 measures, authorities have intensified water sprinkling, mechanized road sweeping, and dust control inspections at construction sites, while over 250 anti-smog guns have been deployed. Restrictions have been placed on non-compliant commercial and diesel vehicles entering Delhi, alongside curbs on open waste burning and coal-based stoves. The India Meteorological Department flagged unfavourable wind conditions and geographical trapping of pollution as contributing factors, alongside local industrial emissions, vehicular traffic, and rising stubble burning cases in Punjab and Haryana. To encourage public transport and reduce vehicular emissions, the Delhi Metro announced 20 additional train trips on weekdays, with additional government measures planned for implementation ahead of the winter season.
CJP Leaders Out of Tihar Jail on Peace Bond; Crime Branch Summons Duo in Trespassing Case
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from Tihar Jail after the Special Executive Magistrate court accepted their personal bonds and sureties of 50,000 rupees each. The release follows five strict conditions, including an unconditional apology, written undertakings not to breach the peace, adhering strictly to the Constitution, and refraining from calling protests at Jantar Mantar while it remains denotified. However, their legal troubles deepened soon after release as the Delhi Police Crime Branch issued summons directing both leaders to record their statements at Rajouri Garden. The investigation pertains to charges under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and an alleged trespassing case involving the de-notified Jantar Mantar site. While CJP chief Abhijit Dipke welcomed their release and raised slogans demanding the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner, the Bharatiya Janata Party maintained that the custody was solely linked to violating peace bond conditions rather than hoisting the national flag.
Northeast Man Harassed in Delhi; Video Goes Viral as Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Promises Action
A video showing the sexual harassment and racial abuse of a man from Tripura by an intoxicated individual in Delhi has triggered outrage. The footage shows onlookers failing to intervene while the victim was subjected to vulgar name-calling and groping. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned the incident after sharing the undated clip, criticising bystanders for acting as silent spectators. He confirmed that both Delhi Police and Tripura Police are taking cognisance of the matter to ensure the strongest possible action is taken against the perpetrators.