‘Opened a massage parlour?’: 3 Arunachal women allege racial abuse, sexist remarks by neighbours in Delhi, FIR lodged

Three women from Arunachal Pradesh, residing in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, have reported incidents of racial abuse and sexist remarks from their neighbours. The conflict initially arose over minor repair work at their rented apartment. According to the victims, the situation escalated when their neighbours accused them of opening a massage parlour, a stereotype often associated with Northeastern communities in India. This incident has sparked outrage and highlighted ongoing issues of discrimination faced by individuals from the Northeast in urban areas. The women have since lodged a First Information Report (FIR) with local police, seeking justice and accountability for the harassment they endured. These incidents underscore the need for greater awareness and sensitivity towards the diverse cultures and backgrounds present in India's metropolitan cities, where such biases continue to persist.