Watch: Woman slaps man sexually harassing her in MP bus
A viral video showing a man harassing women on a bus in Madhya Pradesh has sparked public outrage and calls for police action. While the police have detained the suspect, they have not yet filed a formal FIR, citing the lack of a formal complaint.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding women's safety in public spaces and public frustration with police procedural delays in India.
BHOPAL: A man has been detained after a video allegedly showing him making obscene gestures toward two young women inside a bus in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district went viral on social media, triggering concerns over women's safety and raising questions over the police response.The incident reportedly took place at the Deori Kalan bus stand, where the two women were seated inside a stationary bus.The viral video sparked outrage online, with many questioning why no criminal case had been registered despite the footage being in the public domain.Police identified the accused as Nitish Gond and took him into custody for questioning.However, officials said no FIR has been registered as neither the women seen in the video nor any other person has filed a formal complaint.
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