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Delhi Woman’s Viral Reddit Post Details Harassment During Mumbai Auto Ride

Outrage has cast doubt on the notion that coastal cities inherently offer safer transit experiences for women.

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Delhi woman’s Reddit post goes viral.

Overview

  • A Delhi intern recounted on Reddit how her auto driver stopped to pick up a friend who then bombarded her with intrusive personal questions.
  • The passenger allegedly poked her wrist and waist and demanded her phone number, leaving her panicked and uncomfortable.
  • After she snapped back, the two men offered to stop the auto and she exited the vehicle shaking.
  • User ‘MissPhysicist19’ shared the post on June 25, and it quickly went viral, drawing thousands of reactions online.
  • Media outlets noted that the post’s authenticity remains unverified even as it reignites concerns over women’s safety in public transport.