22-year-old Japanese woman assaulted during Holi celebrations in India
What's the story
A 22-year-old Japanese woman was allegedly harassed by a group of revelers during Holi celebrations in India, reported MoneyControl. A video clip of the alleged incident, which showed some men groping the woman while smearing colors on her face and chanting Holi hai, also went viral on social media. A reveler was also seen smashing an egg on the victim's head in the video.
Criticism
Bollywood actor Richa Chadha calls for action
As per reports, the woman is traveling solo through India. It is not clear where she celebrated the festival. Meanwhile, the blatant harassment is being widely criticized online, with Bollywood actor Richa Chadha calling for the men to be arrested. Some social media users have also pointed out the irony of the incident occurring on International Women's Day, which coincided with Holi this year.