Foreign tourist faces harassment in Mumbai, sparks concerns over women’s safety in India
Mumbai: A foreign female traveller was harassed by two men on a street in Mumbai, drawing renewed attention to the ongoing issue of women’s safety in Modi’s India.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the woman, identified as Ines Faria, posted a video of the incident on social media, prompting police to launch a search to trace the perpetrators.
In the video, the two men can be seen persistently approaching her and demanding selfies. They followed her for nearly 15 minutes even as she repeatedly declined, leaving her visibly uncomfortable.
Ines Faria, a YouTuber who has been travelling in India for the past two months, said the incident left her shaken.
The incident took place in south Mumbai, a police official said, noting two unidentified men followed Faria and kept asking for photographs with her despite her refusal.
Notably, women’s safety remains a pressing concern in India, with frequent reports of street harassment, eve-teasing, and other forms of abuse highlighting the challenges faced by both residents and visitors in the country.
