A young woman in Kochi, Kerala, recorded a video of an elderly man allegedly staring at her chest while seated next to her on a KSRTC bus. The incident occurred while she was traveling from Aluva to Kakkanad, dressed in a traditional white and golden Kerala saree for Onam celebrations.
She shared the video on Instagram under the handle 'angel__baby0' to highlight that harassment occurs regardless of attire, captioning it to emphasize that "dress is never part of the problem." In the video, the man is seen persistently looking at her, even after she stares back. She later stated in comments that the man touched her inappropriately, prompting her to hit him back, after which he fled the bus.
The video went viral, garnering nearly 500k likes, 28,000 comments, and 2m shares, sparking outrage on social media. Netizens condemned the man's behavior, reinforcing that clothing does not justify harassment. The incident underscores ongoing issues of women's safety in public spaces.
