Overview

• The video shows a group of young men near Charminar hurling a slur at a foreign woman, with a bystander warning them before the group disperses.
• Hyderabad City Police said the matter was referred to the SHO Charminar with action initiated, following widespread sharing of the clip online.
• A preliminary police inquiry now indicates the recording is around three years old, and officials are working with the IT cell to verify details.
• No specific complaint has been filed and no case has been registered to date, according to police statements.
• The incident has drawn sharp online criticism and renewed concern over women’s and tourist safety, with NCW data citing a 15% rise in harassment complaints in 2023–24.