Japanese Woman Who Was Molested On Holi Opens Up After Leaving India

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Following the Holi celebration in Delhi, a 22-year-old Japanese woman who was harassed during the event has finally come forward to speak about the incident.

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The video, in which a group of men can be seen forcefully smearing colours, smashing an egg on her head, and groping her, quickly went viral.

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Though the woman, known as Megumi on Twitter, had initially shared the video on the platform, she deleted it soon after.

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The responses to the video left her feeling "terrified," prompting her to take it down.

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Despite the incident, the woman expressed her deep admiration for India, stating that she has visited the country many times and finds it fascinating.

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The incident has caused a great deal of outrage in India, and the authorities have launched an investigation into the matter.

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This woman's story highlights the urgent need for better safety measures for foreign tourists visiting India.

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The incident has also sparked a national conversation about the safety of women in India, with many calling for stricter laws and better enforcement of existing laws.

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