Viral Video: At a time when India is battling the ever-increasing incidences of sexual harassment, sensitization, coupled with judicial action, plays a very crucial role in combating such crimes. So far, internet technology has proved helpful to many women in taking all the required measures to safeguard themselves. Yet, the recent case among others which happened in Tidwana, Rajasthan exposes the never-ending tales and calls for severe punishments against such criminals.
Cell Phone Shopkeeper Harasses Female Customers
A man running a cell phone shop in Tidwana has been accused of continuously harassing his female customers. According to reports, the accused was not only passing obscene comments but also asking for a kiss and telling the women that he loved them in a very obscene manner. This unjust behaviour created a lot of terror among the women who would visit his shop for services relating to mobile recharge. This viral video has been posted on Twitter by ghar ka kalesh.
In this viral video we can see the issue turned serious when, in a fit of exasperation, some school and college girls banded together and decided to give it back to the youngster. They ganged up on him, and the scenario that resulted at the shop was chaotic. It drew the attention of the locals, who intervened in time. The police arrested the young man and took him into custody at the local police station.
Shopkeeper Arrested and Jailed for Harassment
He was arrested, a case was registered against him, and he was put in jail. The case indicates that the sentence to be given for sexual harassment must be much more severe. This also proves that women and society are becoming very proactive in taking action against harassment and seeking justice.
It calls for a modification in legal systems that would make sure culprits receive stringent punishment as more and more people become aware, and come forward to speak about it. The incident at Tidwana brings to notice how much work is yet to be done to ensure their safety and respect in all spheres of public life.