NE Diary – Highlights from the Week in Delhi

NE Outreach Efforts
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DONER) has been engaged in efforts to connect with Northeast youths. Three meetings were recently held at the DONER office, where Northeast students and NGOs expressed their concerns to DONER, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the North Eastern Council (NEC), and the Delhi Police. They urged authorities to recruit youths from the region by setting up recruitment drives in every state capital. In response, the Delhi Police recently conducted a recruitment drive in Guwahati and is expected to visit other Northeast states soon.

Mumbai Women’s Helpline
In a significant step for women’s safety in Mumbai, Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria has launched a dedicated helpline for women traveling alone by auto or taxi. Before boarding a vehicle, women can send the vehicle registration number via SMS to 9969777888 and will receive an acknowledgment. The vehicle will then be tracked using GPRS. This free service has been introduced by the Mumbai Police in collaboration with MTNL.

NE Voter ID Registration Camp
For the first time in history, around 5,000 Northeast residents registered during the Special Voter Registration Camp organized by the Delhi Electoral Office on March 12 at the NEC Guest House, Chanakyapuri. Additionally, an exclusive Aadhar Card registration camp for Northeast residents is scheduled to take place in the coming days.

Holi Safety Concerns for NE Residents
The North East Support Centre & Helpline (NESCH) has written to Robin Hibu IPS, Nodal Officer for the Northeast and Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police, requesting enhanced security in areas where Northeast residents live. NEH has received multiple complaints that Northeast women are often targeted during Holi, with even men not being spared. Incidents include locals throwing dirty water, colours, and even garbage at them. In some cases, people have reportedly spat on Northeast residents from balconies. NESCH has urged authorities to ensure the safety and security of Northeast residents during the festival.

NE Crime Reports

• A Northeast girl was robbed by two local men on a motorcycle at Parmanand Road in Mukherjee Nagar, North Delhi. The miscreants forcibly snatched her bag and wallet.
• In another incident, a Northeast girl was bathing in her bathroom when two men broke in and stole all her money, gold ornaments, and ATM card near Babulal Chowk in Munirka.
• A Northeast family’s house was completely looted by unknown miscreants while they were at the local market in Najafgarh. 

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

(Media Incharge, NESCH)
Special Correspondent
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