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Shirtless Men Harass Woman Biker on Haridwar Highway

Uttar Pradesh police have arrested three men following the viral spread of the woman’s video.

Haridwar Viral Video | Image: Republic
Men in car make lewd gestures at woman, say all women our sisters after arrest
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Overview

  • The incident occurred last Saturday when shirtless men in an overcrowded car made obscene gestures and blew kisses at a lone biker on the HaridwarDehradun highway.
  • The woman recorded the harassment on her mobile phone and posted the footage on social media, tagging Uttarakhand Police to spotlight safety concerns for women travelers.
  • Uttar Pradesh police identified and detained three suspects—Devendra, Rahul and Nikhil—within days of the video’s circulation.
  • In a police-released clip, the accused are seen holding their ears and apologizing, pledging to regard women as “brothers and sisters.”
  • The case has renewed demands for stronger highway patrols and stricter enforcement against gender-based harassment.