A woman has taken to Reddit to share a harrowing experience of alleged sexual assault while shopping in Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar with her husband. In her post, she claimed that a man groped her before walking away, leaving her feeling “dirty” and in tears.
“I was in Lajpat Nagar with my husband. Both of us were standing and looking in different directions, finding a particular store. This tall man in dhoti and kurta walks between us, literally holds my b**b and walks off. I realized and hit him from the back (not too hard because I gave him the benefit of the doubt and thought it might have been a mistake),” she wrote.
She described how the man turned around and feigned ignorance, but she believed he acted intentionally. Despite her husband’s attempt to confront the man, she asked him to let it go, but the incident left her feeling violated and upset.
Community Reaction
The Reddit post has drawn significant attention, with many users expressing outrage and offering advice. Some suggested filing a police complaint, while others shared their own experiences of harassment.
“This is so scary… and you still may be feeling awful… just know that man is an absolute terrible human and hope he rots in hell. Try shouting and making a public commotion if something like this happens again,” one user commented.
Another added, “Hit harder next time and start shouting, the crowd will do the rest. Sorry you had to go through this.”
Many users emphasized the importance of public intervention and support in such situations, with one commenting, “Such perverts groping women and leaving us with lifelong trauma. You’re strong, you did nothing wrong, your spouse did nothing wrong. Feeling helpless and restless is a part of it, you will heal at your own pace.”
A Broader Issue
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about public safety and harassment in Delhi. A similar post a few months ago involved a 16-year-old boy who reported being sexually assaulted while traveling on the Delhi Metro. These reports underscore the need for stronger measures to protect individuals from harassment in public spaces.
