Soon after the Holi celebrations ended, social media was flooded with images and movies of the festivities. However, some movies of foreigners trapped in unholy celebrations quickly went viral on social media. While the movies had been shared broadly on social media platforms, it got here to mild later that whereas a number of the movies had been outdated, one video was of the current case that occurred with a Japanese blogger in Delhi’s Paharganj. According to stories, the Delhi Police has to this point detained three youths together with one juvenile in reference to the incident.
Fact-checkers verified the movies and shared that whereas two movies had been outdated, one which of the Japanese lady was of this yr’s Holi celebrations. In the video, some boys had been seen smearing color on her forcefully and in direction of the tip, a boy was seen assaulting her. The lady had shared the video on her Twitter however later deleted it.
The lady was scheduled to go away for Bangladesh on March 9 however couldn’t as a result of a mistake in flight ticketing. She left for Bangladesh on March 10. After reaching Bangladesh, she mentioned that she is doing effectively and can share extra updates quickly.
Just needed to level out {that a} video which is now viral was shared on her YouTube channel 2 years again. It is not current incident. pic.twitter.com/8GQttMGyKU
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) March 10, 2023
The video of Japanese vlogger being groped and assaulted was shared by herself on twitter yesterday. Tweet deleted now. pic.twitter.com/zUIXkCDwUX
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) March 10, 2023
“I have just arrived in Bangladesh. I’m really sorry that I didn’t know it was a serious situation. I am fine in mind and body. I will explain more tomorrow,” she mentioned on March 10.
I’ve simply arrived in Bangladesh. I’m actually sorry that I did not comprehend it was a critical state of affairs. I’m fantastic in thoughts and physique. I’ll clarify extra tomorrow.
— (@megumiko_india) March 10, 2023
Earlier, Delhi Police on Friday mentioned they’ve launched an investigation after a video on social media confirmed a gaggle of males allegedly harassing and groping a Japanese lady on Holi. The video confirmed a gaggle of males smearing color on a foreigner, who appeared uncomfortable round them. It additionally one of many males smashing an egg on her head. She might be heard saying “bye bye” within the video.
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal mentioned she was issuing a discover to Delhi Police to look at the video and arrest the perpetrators.
“Very disturbing videos getting viral on social media showing sexual harassment with foreign nationals on Holi! I am issuing notice to Delhi Police to examine these videos and arrest the perpetrators! Completely shameful behaviour!” Maliwal tweeted. Maliwal mentioned that she will not relaxation till all of the accused had been arrested within the case.
जितनी बार ये वीडियो देख रही हूँ, उतनी बार खून खौल रहा है। चाहे कुछ हो जाए इनमें से किसी को नहीं छोड़ूँगी, हम सुनिश्चित करेंगे इनमें से एक एक लफ़ंगा सलाख़ों के पीछे पहुँचेगा। pic.twitter.com/ckDKrYry6B
— Swati Maliwal (@SwatiJaiHind) March 10, 2023
National Commission for Women too tweeted drawing consideration to the video. It requested Delhi Police to register an FIR within the matter.
“@NCWIndia has taken cognizance. Chairperson @sharmarekha has written to @CPDelhi to immediately file FIR in the matter. NCW has also sought a fair and time-bound investigation in the matter. A detailed report must be apprised to the commission,” the NCW tweeted.
Police mentioned the video connected with the tweet has been posted on a number of digital platforms.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Sanjay Kumar Sain mentioned the video is being analysed to determine the small print. “Prima-facie, on the basis of the landmark seen in the video, it seems to be from Paharganj. However, it is being verified on the ground whether any such incident took place in that area or the video is old,” Sain mentioned.
No grievance or name regarding misbehaving with a foreigner has been obtained within the Paharganj police station. The Japanese embassy was contacted and so they mentioned they haven’t any data of any such incident, the DCP mentioned. (With company inputs)
