A troubling incident in Mumbai has gained attention after a foreign tourist shared her experience of alleged harassment on social media. Ines Faria, a travel vlogger currently exploring India, recounted the ordeal in a video posted on Instagram. She described this as the first time she faced such behavior during her two-month stay in the country.
Portuguese Woman registered FIR against man for Harassment in Mumbai
Faria, who is from Portugal, raised the safety issue through her post. In the video, she is seen walking through a crowded public area in Mumbai, her expression tense as two men reportedly follow her closely. She maintained a nervous smile while capturing the moment, which highlighted her discomfort and fear.
She wrote, “This was the first time something like this happened to me in India and I’ve been here for 2 months now. Most of my experience has been beautiful, kind and welcoming.” She further mentioned, “They kept following us, asking for photos even after I said no multiple times. I didn’t feel comfortable, and they were super pushy. They followed us around for over 15 minutes and it started to feel really overwhelming.”
Faria also said, “Just a reminder that ‘no’ is a full sentence. And your safety and comfort always come first.”
Harassment recorded in video
Following the post, Mumbai police registered a formal complaint. An FIR has been filed at Agripada Police Station against two unknown individuals under Sections 78(1) and 3(5) of the BNS Act.
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