Guwahati, Feb. 19 -- Two students from Arunachal Pradesh, identified as Nabam Barka and Tadam Debom, were assaulted late Monday night by local residents of Delhi following an argument.

Both are enrolled at Dyal Singh College, which is affiliated with Delhi University.

According to reports, the students were escorting their friends when they were targeted with racial slurs by the locals.

In response, the Arunachali students protested against the offensive remarks, which led to a heated dispute and eventually a physical altercation.

A group of locals then attacked the two students, causing injuries. They were swiftly taken to a nearby hospital, and the Delhi Police were notified. Medical examinations, including a CT scan, were conducted...