The Delhi Police has launched an investigation after a video on social media displaying a bunch of males allegedly harassing and groping a Japanese lady on Holi went viral, officers mentioned on Friday.

Police mentioned they’ve taken cognizance of the video and the video is being analysed to establish the requisite particulars. In the video, a number of individuals are seen enjoying holi with a overseas lady who appears *uncomfortable* with their actions. The lady has made a tweet from her Twitter deal with that she has reached Bangladesh and slot in her thoughts and physique, they mentioned.

Officials mentioned that ACP, Paharganj and SHO, Paharganj have additionally been requested to gather the main points of Japanese foreigner staying within the space and to ascertain the identification of the boys seen within the video via beat/division officers and native intelligence, they mentioned. “Prima-facie, on the basis of the landmark seen in the video, it seems that the video pertains to Paharganj, however, it is being verified on the ground whether any such incident took place in that area or the video is old,” officers mentioned.

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No grievance or name referring to any form of misbehaviour with any foreigner has been obtained in PS Paharganj. An e-mail has been despatched to the Japanese embassy requesting assist in establishing the identification of the lady or some other element in regards to the incident, they mentioned. Police mentioned that the boys seen within the video have been recognized after meticulous efforts via area officers and native intelligence.

“Three boys including one juvenile have been apprehended and enquired. They have confessed/admitted about the incident/happening seen in the video. They all are residents of the nearby area of Pahar Ganj and went that way in the enjoyment of Holi,” the official mentioned. Police mentioned motion has been initiated in opposition to them below Delhi Police Act. “However, further legal action will be decided on merits and in accordance with the complaint by the girl, if any,” they mentioned.

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