Kerala Woman Films And Slaps Man Who Harassed Her On Moving Bus — Viral Video Sparks Outrage

A disturbing incident of harassment on a moving public bus in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has gone viral after the victim herself filmed the ordeal. The video, recorded by the woman on Thursday, shows

a man behaving inappropriately with her during the journey. The clip has since spread widely across social media, drawing massive outrage and calls for strict action against the accused.In the footage, the man is seen repeatedly touching the woman inappropriately, seemingly trying to use the bus’s motion as a cover for his actions. Realising what was happening, the woman acted swiftly—she recorded the incident on her phone, confronted him, and slapped him several times while exposing his face to the camera.As the confrontation unfolded, other passengers looked on. When the bus conductor arrived, the woman informed him that she had been harassed, though it’s unclear what steps were taken next or whether a police complaint was filed.The viral video has triggered widespread condemnation online. Social media users have lauded the woman for her courage and presence of mind, while expressing anger and disbelief over the man’s behaviour.Comments poured in, with one user demanding, “This man should be arrested immediately,” while another praised the woman’s response, saying, “Good job by the girl.” A third user observed, “Even 100% literacy can’t fix this mindset,” and another added, “Women have to face such situations everywhere.”Highlighting the irony, one user remarked, “A video from one of India’s most ‘progressive and educated’ states, Kerala—yet women are still subjected to this level of harassment in public transport.''