AAP minister Bharti identified by Ugandan woman, women's groups demand action

"Such a targeting goes against the sense of security and human rights of all women in general, and of single and working women in particular."

"This was also a clear case of racial profiling against foreign citizens. We are, therefore, shocked to see you and other leaders of your party defend the actions of Somnath Bharti," it added.

The group has also mentioned that the television footage of the incident, including Somnath Bharti's own detailed statements, CCTV footage from AIIMS and the complaints by the women themselves, clearly indicate that the law minister has endangered the women and instigated the crowd to violate their rights.

The group reiterated the long-standing demand that the central government take urgent necessary steps towards bringing Delhi Police under the administrative control of the Delhi government.

Delhi Transport Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj came out in support of his colleage.

He told reporters that a survey should be conducted in the Khirki Extension area to know the "truth".

"Ask any random 100 people in the area whether there is a drug and sex racket operating... ask them if what Somnath Bharti did was wrong," he said.