The Delhi Government on Tuesday expressed its helplessness before the Delhi High Court in ensuring the safety of the people of North-East residing here saying it cannot do much as the Centre controls the police. “As far as policing is concerned, it is with the Centre and hence, we cannot do much,” the Government counsel told a bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana which is likely to issue certain directions on Wednesday on wide ranging issues relating to safety and security of North-east residents in Delhi.
Meanwhile, the Government also submitted suggestions on the safety and protection of the North-Eastern community staying in the Capital and NCR. The proposed suggestions submitted in court came in wake of the death of North-Eastern youth Nido Tania and alleged rape of Manipuri girl. The Centre informed the court that a special investigative unit was being set up to deal with crime cases related to north-eastern people along with a separate help desk to address their problems.
While submitting the proposal before the division bench of Chief Justice NV Ramana and Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw, the city police said the police personnel were also being sensitised of the issue and have been deployed in areas densely populated by North-eastern community.
Appearing for Central government, Additional Solicitor General Rajeeve Mehra told the court that a meeting was held between Ministry of Development of North East Region (DONER), police commissioner, Delhi police and nodal officer of north east on crime against people from that region. The Cenre has decided to set up a support centre at Chanakyapuri within a month where professional counselor will deal with issues being faced by north-eastern people, said Mehra.
The court was also informed that DONER will write to home secretary requesting to issue necessary instruction to UP and Haryana state police to sensitise them about issues being faced by north-eastern people as many of theses people are working and staying in NCR. Appearing for Delhi Police, Additional Solicitor General Sidharth luthra told the court that it has set up a Special Police Unit to deal with the problems faced by the north-eastern residence here. luthra also informed the court that it will set up helpline services for north-eastern people within six weeks.
Posting the matter for Wednesday, the court said it will pass order on framing of final guidelines on issue of violence against North-eastern people. Expressing concern over security problems faced by the north-eastern people, the High Court asked the Kejriwal Government to respond on the issue. Meanwhile, one more person, Sunny Uppal, arrested for the death of Arunachal Pradesh student Nido Tania, was presented before a court here on Tuesday which sent him to judicial custody till February 25.