A 24-year-old man from Bihar was allegedly assaulted by a group of men in Gurugram's DLF Phase 3 area on Tuesday night, with the attackers mocking his Hindi accent and language. The victim, identified as Ravi Kumar, works as a delivery executive for a food delivery app. According to the police complaint, the incident occurred around 9:30 pm when Ravi was returning home after work. He was stopped by four men who asked him for directions. When he responded in Hindi with a Bihari accent, the men allegedly started laughing and making derogatory remarks about his speech.
Attack and Injuries
The situation escalated quickly as the men began pushing and shoving Ravi. They then allegedly slapped him and punched him multiple times, causing injuries to his face and arms. Ravi tried to defend himself but was overpowered. The attackers fled the scene after a passerby intervened. Ravi managed to reach his home and later lodged a complaint at the DLF Phase 3 police station.
Police Response
Police have registered a case under sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code. An investigation is underway, and the police are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify the suspects. The victim has been advised to undergo a medical examination to document his injuries.
This incident highlights the persistent issue of regional discrimination in urban areas, where people from certain states often face taunts and harassment based on their language or accent. Rights activists have condemned the attack and called for stricter action against such hate crimes.
