A Japanese woman at the center of a disturbing video that shows her being nonconsensually groped by a group of males in New Delhi, India, has spoken out after the terrifying encounter.
The incident reportedly occurred during last week’s Holi festivities in the neighborhood of Paharganj, a popular spot among tourists.
As seen in the viral video, multiple males surrounded and touched the victim, smeared her face with colored material, cracked an egg on her head and shoved her repeatedly among themselves.
The harrowing scene ends with one of the perpetrators attempting to touch the victim one last time, but the latter slaps him and walks away.
@DelhiPolice @ANI please check this video circulating online where goons are attacking a japanese tourist from Paharganj, decent hotel. She clearly was forced as she slapped at the end and this shows a very negative image of festival and country. pic.twitter.com/mhRUCa8dZw
— Raj (@Sraj101) March 10, 2023
Holi is a Hindu festival that marks the arrival of spring and celebrates the eternal love between gods Krishna and Radha. The celebration comes with a ritual bonfire, food, music, dancing and street festivities that include playing with water guns and colored powder.
The viral video quickly sparked outrage across India, with many apologizing to Megumi and slamming her attackers for tarnishing what was supposed to be a holy celebration.
So far, at least three of the perpetrators — including one minor — have been arrested, according to reports.
“We are all ashamed of what happened to you,” Twitter user @PrinceK78636664 wrote. “We apologize to you. Holi is a holy festival and some of our own people are defaming it. Whoever has done wrong with you will definitely be punished.”
“India’s culture has been of respect for women,” Joint Commissioner Dev Prakash Meena tweeted to the victim. “On Holi, men and women play together with love, but there are some anti-social elements who misbehaved with you in the…
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