New Delhi: The Delhi Police has launched an investigation after a video on social media exhibiting a gaggle of males allegedly harassing and groping a Japanese girl on Holi went viral, officers stated on Friday. Police stated they’ve taken cognizance of the video and the video is being analysed to determine the requisite particulars. The lady has made a tweet from her Twitter deal with that she has reached Bangladesh and slot in her thoughts and physique, they stated.
Officials stated that ACP Paharganj and SHO Paharganj have additionally been requested to gather the main points of Japanese foreigner staying within the space and to determine the id of the boys seen within the video by officers and native intelligence, they stated.
“Prima-facie, on the basis of the landmark seen in the video, it seems that the video pertains to Paharganj, however, it is being verified on the ground whether any such incident took place in that area or the video is old,” officers stated.
No grievance or name referring to any form of misbehaviour with any foreigner has been acquired in PS Paharganj. An e-mail has been despatched to the Japanese embassy requesting assist in establishing the id of the lady or some other element in regards to the incident, they stated.
Police stated that the boys seen within the video have been recognized after meticulous efforts by area officers and native intelligence. “Three boys including one juvenile have been apprehended and enquired. They have confessed/admitted about the incident/happening seen in the video. They all are residents of the nearby area of Pahar Ganj and went that way in the enjoyment of Holi,” the official stated.
Police stated motion has been initiated in opposition to them underneath Delhi Police Act. “However, further legal action will be decided on merits and in accordance with the complaint by the girl, if any,” they stated.Â
