Molested Japanese woman tweets on Holi incident: Here's what she said

The Delhi Police had apprehended three people in relation to the molestation and abuse of the woman after the video posted by her had gone viral on social media.

The Japanese woman who was groped by a gang of men in Delhi's Paharganj area on Holi has reacted to the horrifying incident through a series of tweets.

"On March 9th, I tweeted a video of the Indian festival Holi, but after that, the number of RTs and DMs increased more than I had imagined, and I was terrified, so I deleted the tweet. I sincerely apologize to those who were offended by the video," she tweeted.

"I had heard that it was very dangerous for a woman to go out alone during the daytime at the Holi festival, an Indian festival that I participated in, so I participated in the event with a total of 35 other friends," she added.

"The original Holi festival is a wonderful and fun traditional festival with the purpose of celebrating the arrival of spring by pouring colored powder and water on each other and enjoying it regardless of skin color or social status. (There are various theories)," she said.

"However, I sincerely apologize for causing concern to many people through videos and Twitter. I would like to express my sincere apologies for causing concern and anxiety in many ways, even though my goal was to convey the positive aspects and joys of India. really sorry," she tweeted.

The woman also expressed her affection for India and stated, "I adore everything about India. I have visited the country numerous times, and it never fails to fascinate me. India and Japan will always be 'Tomodachi' (friends)."

The video showed a group of men smearing colour on a foreigner, who seemed uncomfortable around them. The Delhi Police had apprehended three people in relation to the molestation and abuse of the woman after the video posted by her had gone viral on social media.

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal issued a notice to Delhi Police to examine the video and arrest the perpetrators.

"Very disturbing videos getting viral on social media showing sexual harassment with foreign nationals on Holi! I am issuing notice to Delhi Police to examine these videos and arrest the perpetrators! Completely shameful behaviour!" Maliwal tweeted.