Journalist Shares Harassment Experience in Viral Video, Sparks Debate on Women’s Safety
Journalist Shares Harassment Experience in Viral Video, Sparks Debate on Women’s Safety
New Delhi: A video shared by journalist Suryanshi Pandey about her harassment experience has gone viral, once again raising concerns about women’s safety in the capital.
What Happened?
On February 17, around 10:30 PM, Pandey was walking home from Lajpat Nagar to Sant Nagar when a group of men in a car started harassing her.
In an emotional Instagram post, she expressed relief that the situation didn’t get worse but highlighted how unsafe women feel every day in Delhi. She has since filed a police complaint.
In the viral video, Pandey described how the men shouted inappropriate comments at her, making her feel unsafe.
“Delhi is not safe. I was just walking home when a car full of men started harassing me, shouting, ‘Oye, idhar aa’ (Hey, come here),” she said.
She also recalled another incident where a man on a bike stared at her while singing vulgar songs. She emphasized that she was not wearing revealing clothes, yet she still faced harassment.
Social Media Reaction
Her video has touched a nerve with many women, gathering over 24.6 million views on Instagram (@suryanshi_pandey) and thousands of comments.
🔹 One user commented: “This is not just about Delhi; every city is unsafe because of government inaction.”
🔹 Another said: “I’ve faced the same in Delhi and Gurugram. It’s frustrating that we have to justify our clothing choices.”
Women’s Safety Concerns in Delhi
This incident has once again brought attention to the ongoing issue of women’s safety in Delhi, a city often criticized for its high crime rates against women. Many are now urging authorities to take stricter action to prevent such incidents.
