The Khirkee Extension area in the Indian capital Delhi has been the focus of political and media attention in recent days after a minister in the state government raided a house there, accusing its inhabitants - four Ugandan women - of being involved in prostitution and drug trade. Photographer Ronny Sen documents life in the area.
The area is on Delhi's swanky metro route and close to the upmarket shopping malls of Saket. But the homes in Khirki Extension are tiny and sit cheek-by-jowl in a maze of narrow lanes and by-lanes.
The area offers homes at cheap rents and is popular with students and young professionals because of its central location. Here, some residents stand in front of graffiti in Khirkee.
Migrant labourers from other parts of the country also live in the area.
A substantial number of Africans also rent in Khirkee Extension.
Many landlords prefer Africans as tenants because they pay higher rents. But some Africans accuse their Indian neighbours of racism and treating them badly.
Many of the houses here are unauthorised buildings and some don't even have permits for water. Haphazard power lines put the buildings at risk of fire and accidents.
Ever since the raid in Khirkee Extension earlier this month, many Africans living here say they are mostly staying indoors because they are afraid to step out. Here, a woman stands on the balcony of her apartment.
A Nigerian bar in the area was closed down by the authorities recently.
Since the raid, many Africans have moved out of the colony and those who remain, like this couple, say they are regularly harassed by locals and live in fear.
