Delhi Man Issues Public Apology Following Racial Slur Allegations
In a significant development in south Delhi, Harsh Singh publicly apologized on Tuesday after serious allegations emerged that he subjected three women from Arunachal Pradesh to racial slurs and intimidation in Malviya Nagar. The incident, which quickly went viral across social media platforms, originated from a dispute over repair work in the women's rented apartment on February 20.
Complete Cooperation with Police Investigation
Speaking directly to reporters, Singh stated emphatically: "We are showing complete cooperation with Delhi Police and we have complete faith that the police and Indian judiciary stand with us and will clear everything through unbiased investigation." He expressed personal remorse, adding: "We are definitely ashamed. I am not such a person, but it was in the heat of the moment. We did not intend to do so."
The accused made a specific appeal to social media users, requesting: "I want to ask social media users to listen to both sides of the story. I personally apologise to all the Northeastern people."
Escalation of the Confrontation
Singh further explained the circumstances that led to the heated confrontation, detailing: "Our property was being attacked and one of my men was about to be attacked. The situation escalated after the woman came." He pleaded against media trials while acknowledging accountability: "Please do not do media trials. We will accept whatever punishment we get."
The situation has taken a personal toll, with Singh revealing: "I am being sent obscene doctored images of my mother on social media. Our family and profession should not be dragged into this."
Origins of the Dispute
The conflict began when the three women, residing on the fourth floor of a rented flat in Malviya Nagar, called an electrician around 3:30 pm on February 20 to install an air conditioner. During the installation work, dust and debris from drilling operations fell onto the floor below, prompting immediate objections from Singh and his wife Ruby Jain, who occupy the apartment directly beneath.
Legal Action and Arrest
Delhi Police confirmed that a formal case was registered at Malviya Nagar Police Station under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against both Harsh Singh and his wife Ruby Jain, who are residents of Malviya Nagar. The specific sections invoked include:
- Section 79
- Section 351(2)
- Section 3(5)
- Section 196
In a significant development on Wednesday, police authorities arrested Ruby Jain in direct connection with the incident, marking an escalation in the legal proceedings.
Broader Implications
This incident has highlighted several important issues regarding neighborly disputes, racial sensitivity, and the rapid spread of information through social media platforms. The public apology represents an attempt to address the racial component of the allegations, while the ongoing police investigation continues to examine the full sequence of events that transpired during the February 20 confrontation.
The case continues to develop as authorities pursue their investigation under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with both the accused individuals now facing formal legal proceedings following the registration of the police case and subsequent arrest.
