The Goa Police have reached out to a young woman tourist after her viral social media video recounting harassment in the state triggered widespread outrage online.
The tourist, identified as Soumya Khanna, shared on social media that she was harassed by a group of men while exploring Goa. According to her post, the men allegedly mistook her for a foreigner and made obscene remarks, asking “How much?” — an experience she described as “traumatizing.” Khanna said she had to seek help from a local friend and that the incident had ruined her trip.
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Taking cognizance of the video, the Goa Police Social Media Monitoring Cell promptly contacted her through a direct message, apologizing for the incident and requesting specific details — including the exact location, date, and time — to initiate action against those responsible.
In their response, police assured that such behaviour would not be tolerated and that efforts are being made to ensure women’s safety in the state.
The incident has reignited public debate about tourist safety and harassment in Goa, with several users calling for stricter surveillance and swift legal action to deter similar incidents in the future.
