New Delhi: A teenaged girl was pulled by her hair, lifted up, thrown down, beaten up, thrashed, molested, groped, slapped and stripped in full public view for 30 minutes on Monday night at a busy road near the Christian Basti area in Guwahati by a mob of around 20 men. The victim had gone to celebrate her friend's birthday at a bar nearby where a man passed an obscene remark at her. This led to an altercation in the pub whose management asked them to leave.
Once outside, the man followed her and passersby joined him. All this was shot on camera, the video now viral on the Internet.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has said it will take action against the accused.
"We will take action. We have taken cognizance of the matter. I would like to request the government to take note of such issues. A committee will be leaving for Guwahati tomorrow," said NCW Chairperson Mamta Sharma.
Jahnu Barua, a film director, has said action against the harassers should have been prompt. "What the mob has done to the girl is shocking. This is not the way to react. I condemn the incident. There is a loss of character in the entire country. Such incidents are happening across the country and this is shameful. Such incidents raise questions on the development of character of people in the country."
Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup District, Ashutosh Agnihotri, said that strict action will be taken against the accused. He admitted, "The police could have been a little faster to reach the spot. I have asked the SP to inquire into the delay.
He further said, "We are planning to take action against the bar owners if they are not following the norms. The bars are supposed to be closed by 10 pm."
He added, "Guwahati is safe for women. This is an incident everyone condemns. We will look into the video being circulated on the Internet. It is extremely shameful that the people are smiling at the camera. The Investigation Officer must have questioned the cameraperson also. The victim will be provided security."
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