Following the release of a video showing a Japanese woman being groped and harassed by a group of men in Delhi during Holi celebrations, Delhi Police said they have written to the Japanese embassy for assistance in determining her identity. The Japanese embassy was contacted, and they stated that they had no knowledge of any such incident, according to the DCP.
According to police, the woman is a Japanese tourist who was staying at Paharganj in the national capital and has now left for Bangladesh.
Three boys, including a juvenile, have been apprehended and the accused have confessed to the incident, police said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Sanjay Kumar Sain said the video is being analysed to ascertain the details.
“No complaint or call relating to any kind of misbehaviour with any foreigner has been received at Paharganj police station. An email has been sent to the Japanese embassy requesting help in establishing the identity of the girl or any other details about the incident,” police said.
The video, which has gone viral on social media, shows a group of men smearing colour on a woman who appears to be uncomfortable around them. One of the men is also shown smashing an egg on her head.
According to police, the apprehended boys will face charges under the DP Act. All three live in the nearby Paharganj neighbourhood. According to police, any further legal action will be decided on the merits and in accordance with the girl’s complaint, if any.
DCW, NCW SEEK ACTION
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal said she was issuing a notice to Delhi Police to examine the video and arrest the perpetrators. National Commission for Women too tweeted drawing attention to the video. It asked Delhi Police to register an FIR in the matter.