Nido Taniam's death: Medical report today, Kejriwal promises strict action

A medical report is expected today to help establish the cause of Arunachal Pradesh student Nido Taniam’s death,which sparked protests from the Northeast community in Delhi,  reports NDTV. The 20-year-old son of an MLA died on 30 January after he was allegedly beaten by shopkeepers at South Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar market. Nido’s friends allege that he was attacked by five men, after he reacted angrily to alleged racist comments at a sweets shop. Meanwhile Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has assured strict action against those found guilty. According to a DNA report, “Arvind Kejrwal on Sunday said Delhi belongs to everyone in the country. [caption id=“attachment_1370043” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Nido Taniam in this file photo. PTI[/caption] “The Delhi Government had immediately ordered a magisterial inquiry in the case after it came into the light. Today, many students belonging from Northeast states met me and I have assured them that strict action will be taken, once the report of magisterial inquiry comes out. If anybody belonging to any state is targeted anywhere, then it is dangerous for the unity and harmony of the country. Delhi is the capital of our country. It belongs to everybody. It is the responsibility of a responsible government to provide safe environment to the people of all states,” he added. He also said that action would taken against Delhi police if they were found guilty of lack of action in the case.