A 15km Nightmare: India's Public Spaces Remain a Breeding Ground for Harassment and Assault The recent incident on the Nashik highway, in which a family was chased by a mob of harassers after intervening in a molestation attempt, is just one of many disturbing events that have exposed the dark underbelly of India's public spaces.
This incident raises fundamental questions about the safety and security of citizens in this country.
At its core, harassment and assault in public spaces are not merely law and order problems but symptoms of deeper social issues.