New Delhi ∙ The National Commission for Women intervened in the incident of insulting a woman from Japan on account of Holi celebration. The chairperson of the National Commission for Women has directed the Delhi City Police Commissioner to take a case and take action quickly in the incident. Delhi Police has started an investigation into the incident. At the same time, the campaign that this video is years ago is also active in social media.
A video of a group of men harassing and humiliating a Japanese woman during Holi celebrations is going viral on social media. After the video went viral, the Delhi Police started an investigation into the incident on Wednesday. Delhi Women’s Commission Chairperson and others are protesting the incident.
In the video, it is clear that a group of people are crowding the young woman and splashing colors chanting ‘Holi’. The footage also shows a man throwing an egg on the woman’s head. The young woman is also seen trying to escape from the crowd. While trying to get out of the crowd, the young woman hits a man. Finally, it can be seen that somehow it escapes and comes out.
At the same time, the police are of the opinion that they have not received any complaints about any foreign woman being insulted during the Holi celebrations. However, the police started investigating after the video went viral and there was a strong protest against the incident.
“Prima facie it is clear that the incident took place in Paharganj. But the authenticity of the video needs to be verified. It is being checked whether such an incident has taken place in this area. It is also being investigated whether the old video has been circulated again. A mail has been sent to the Embassy of Japan seeking help in identifying this young woman’ – Delhi Police said in a statement.
English Summary: Japanese Woman Travelling Solo In India Groped, Assaulted & Egged By Men On Holi In Delhi