Viral Video: In a recent viral video, one man was seen harassing a girl in a crowded marketplace. This incident has sent the social media into a frenzy despite continuous police efforts to combat harassment. It just goes on to show the audacity of some people who get no satisfaction unless they prey on women in public areas. The video explains why many people are angry and want nothing but strict punishment for this offender.
This video is going viral
The video shows a young girl standing in front of a shop on the roadside when suddenly a man approaches her and starts fondling. Initially, the girl, unaware of his intentions, realizes what he is doing and tries to inch away from him. Identifying she knew what was happening, he withdrew himself immediately. However, the actions were recorded on camera by a bystander, and since then, the footage has been trending all over social media.
Public Outrage Over Inaction
The video has generated outrage amongst social media users, with many blaming both the man’s act and the bystander for not acting against it. As one user commented, the girl’s inability to stand up to the harasser emboldens such individuals. “If she had slapped him, he might have thought twice before doing this again,” the user wrote. Another showed frustration at those who record such incidents rather than intervening: “He’s committing a crime and people are just making videos.”
The incident has also raised a debate about the role of the bystanders and the responsibility of the people to act in such situations. Some users reminded them that in similar incidents, the victim did not prefer to lodge a case or protected the harasser, thus complicating efforts in bringing such perpetrators to justice. This is a grim reminder of the continuing struggles women have in public space-a matter requiring continuous collective action against harassment.