Preventing Crimes Against North East People

Delhi HC judgement

After the death of North East student Nido Tania, Delhi High Court issued orders.

• Delhi HC directed police to take immediate steps for a special recruitment drive for recruitment of people from North East region. 
• directed State and Central government to do "immediate study" to look into sudden increase in crime against NE people and take steps to remove misconception and build awareness among people. 

MP Bezbaruah Commission was formed to look into plight of NE people.

Bezbaruah Commission Recommendations

1. Social Media: set up dedicated Facebook, Whatsapp helpline and email support for reaching out to North East people living in rest of India. 
2. Lawyers: dedicated panel of lawyers to fight cases of NE victims. 50% of lawyers to be women.
3. Legal awareness campaigns: Right awareness lectures for NE freshers in Jawhar Lal Nehru University and Delhi University and other universities. 
4. Police Station: Nodal police station for NE persons. 
5. Relief:  Relief fund for helping victims of hate crime, giving money to their relatives to dispose body, travelling from far away parts of NE.
6. Sports: Regular national/ international sports event in NE. Stadiums in each state of NE.