3 people are being held for harassing a Japanese woman who was harassed during Holi and left India.

After a video of a group of men assaulting, groping, and manhandling a Japanese woman on Holi appeared on social media, Delhi Police claimed they had written to the Japanese embassy. Three boys, including a minor, have been arrested, according to the police.

Following the release of a video showing a Japanese woman being groped and harassed by a group of men in Delhi while celebrating Holi, Delhi Police announced they had written to the Japanese embassy to ask for assistance in determining the woman’s identity. The woman is a Japanese tourist who was staying in Paharganj in the nation’s capital and has since left for Bangladesh, according to police. The Japanese embassy was called and they stated they don’t have any information of any such occurrence.

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According to authorities, three boys, including a young youngster, have been detained and the suspects have admitted to the act. Sanjay Kumar Sain, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), stated that the video is being examined to identify the specifics.

“No complaint or call relating to any kind of misbehaviour with any foreigner has been received at Paharganj police station. An email has been sent to the Japanese embassy requesting help in establishing the identity of the girl or any other details about the incident,” police said.

A group of males were shown in the social media video smearing colour on a woman, who appeared uneasy in their presence. One of the men is also seen breaking an egg on her head in the image.

According to authorities, the youths arrested will be held accountable under the DP Act. All three of them live in the adjoining Paharganj neighbourhood. Police stated that any additional legal action will be taken on the grounds and in compliance with the girl’s allegation, if any.

The National Commission for Women tweeted about the video as well. It requested that Delhi Police file a FIR in the case.