WATCH: Woman beats up harassers in full public view in northern India for eve-teasing

Published on Authored by The Free Press Journal

A video has gone viral on social media showing a young woman confronting and beating up men after they allegedly harassed her. According to reports, the incident occurred in Kant Nagar in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, when the woman, a resident of a local neighborhood, was on her way to the market with her cousin to buy some items.

The woman confronted her harassers and beat them. Photo courtesy: Free Press Journal
The woman confronted her harassers and beat them. Photo courtesy: Free Press Journal

As they reached the Kumar Petrol Pump, three men started harassing the woman and passed lewd comments. Enraged by their behavior, the woman immediately got off the bike, caught the three harassers, and beat them up in full public view.

In the scuffle, the woman sustained injuries as the accused tried to retaliate. Upon receiving information, the police arrived at the scene and took the three men into custody.

After filing a complaint, the police ensured the woman received medical treatment at the CHC (Community Health Center). An FIR was lodged against the three men, who were then presented in court and subsequently sent to jail.

The video of the incident has been widely shared on social media platforms, with many users praising the woman’s courageous act against the harassers.

(The article is published under a mutual content partnership arrangement between The Free Press Journal and Connected to India)