After launching an investigation as a video on social media showed a group of men allegedly harassing and groping a Japanese woman on Holi, Delhi police arrested three boys, including a juvenile.
According to police, the accused have confessed to the incident.
As the viral video made rounds on social media, Delhi Police said that they had written to the Japanese embassy requesting help in establishing her identity.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Sanjay Kumar Sain told reporters that the Japanese embassy was contacted and they said they didn't have any information about any such incident.
“No complaint or call relating to any kind of misbehaviour with any foreigner has been received at Paharganj police station. An email has been sent to the Japanese embassy requesting help in establishing the identity of the girl or any other details about the incident," police said.
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The DCP said the video is being analysed to ascertain the details.
"Prima-facie, on the basis of the landmark seen in the video, it seems to be from Paharganj. However, it is being verified on ground whether any such incident took place in that area or the video is old," DCP Sain said.
Police said their personnel have been asked to collect the details of Japanese nationals staying in Paharganj and also establish the identity of the people seen in the video through local intelligence
The video showed a group of men smearing colour on a foreigner, who seemed uncomfortable around them. It also showed that one of the men smashing an egg on her head.
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She can be heard saying "bye bye" in the video.
The incident triggered strong reactions
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal said she was issuing a notice to Delhi Police to examine the video and arrest the perpetrators.
"Very disturbing videos getting viral on social media showing sexual harassment with foreign nationals on Holi! I am issuing notice to Delhi Police to examine these videos and arrest the perpetrators! Completely shameful behaviour!" Maliwal tweeted.
National Commission for Women too tweeted drawing attention to the video. It asked Delhi Police to register an FIR in the matter.
"@NCWIndia has taken cognizance. Chairperson @sharmarekha has written to @CPDelhi to immediately file FIR in the matter. NCW has also sought a fair and time-bound investigation in the matter. A detailed report must be apprised to the commission," the NCW tweeted.
Police said the video attached with the tweet has been posted on several digital platforms.
(With PTI Inputs)
