A disturbing incident of public sexual harassment has shaken the city of Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh after CCTV footage surfaced showing a Muslim woman in a burkha being molested in broad daylight.
The incident took place in the Nagphani area and was caught on security camera. The video, which quickly went viral across social media, shows a man approaching the unsuspecting woman from behind, groping her inappropriately. As the woman resisted and attempted to defend herself, the attacker fled the scene.
The victim was reportedly alone at the time, and no one intervened to stop the assailant.
Following widespread outrage, the Moradabad Police released an official statement confirming that an investigation is underway. A senior officer appeared in a recorded video shared by the police and said, “We are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the accused. Three teams have been formed to trace and arrest him.”
The officer also confirmed that the victim has been contacted and provided a statement. According to her, the incident occurred on Sunday evening.
The viral footage has triggered a wave of anger, with social media users demanding swift justice and severe punishment for the molester. The incident has once again raised questions about women’s safety in public spaces, especially for visibly Muslim women who are increasingly being targeted in India.
Rights groups have condemned the attack as part of a broader pattern of Islamophobic harassment, urging authorities to take stronger action to ensure safety and justice.
Police have assured the public that the accused will be identified and arrested soon.
