A disturbing incident of alleged street harassment has emerged from Jaipur, Rajasthan, raising fresh concerns about women's safety in public spaces. Two men riding a motorcycle allegedly followed an auto-rickshaw carrying women and made inappropriate remarks towards them. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread criticism. In the footage, the bikers can reportedly be heard telling the women, “You are very cute,” while continuing to follow their vehicle. The incident is said to have taken place at around 9 PM. Instead of ignoring the behaviour, the women decided to record the incident on their mobile phones, capturing the alleged harassment.
Bikers Allegedly Followed Auto-Rickshaw and Passed Remarks
According to the video circulating online, the two men on a motorcycle repeatedly followed the auto-rickshaw in which the women were travelling. During the pursuit, they allegedly made comments directed at the female passengers, making them uncomfortable. The women responded by taking out their phones and recording the bikers' behaviour. The incident has once again highlighted concerns about the safety of women travelling on city roads, particularly during evening hours.
Viral Video Triggers Strong Reactions on Social Media
The video was shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, by an account named 'GarudEyeIntel'. The accompanying post claimed that two motorcycle riders had followed and harassed women who were returning home at night. Soon after being shared, the clip attracted significant attention and sparked widespread outrage. Several social media users questioned why such individuals appeared to have little fear of facing legal consequences. However, Times Now stated that it could not independently verify the authenticity of the video or the claims made in the post.
Netizens Demand Action and Raise Women's Safety Concerns
The incident prompted strong reactions from social media users, with many demanding strict action against those involved. Some users expressed concern over the declining fear of law enforcement, while others questioned the way films sometimes portray stalking and harassment as romantic behaviour. Several people also called for greater accountability and safer public spaces for women. Users tagged Jaipur Police and urged authorities to identify the individuals seen in the video and investigate the matter. As of the information available in the report, no official confirmation regarding the identification of the bikers or police action had been provided.
