Foreign Backpackers Allege Harassment at Post Malone Concert in Guwahati, Spark Outrage Over Women’s Safety

Guwahati: A viral social media post by a foreign tourist has reignited concerns about women safety at large public events in India after she accused several men of groping her and her friend at the Post Malone concert held in Guwahati, Assam, on Monday night.

Emma, a backpacker currently travelling through Southeast Asia, posted a video on Instagram (@discoverwithemma_) showing the chaotic crowd as she and her friend Amina struggled to move through the packed venue. In her detailed caption, Emma wrote that within minutes of entering the main concert area, both women were repeatedly touched without consent.

“It wasn’t normal crowd pushing. Within ten minutes, we had to force our way out toward the vendor section because that was the only place we felt safe,” she said, adding that the ordeal ruined their evening and forced them to abandon plans to enjoy the show from the front.

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“This is part of a larger problem of violence against women and how harassment is downplayed in public spaces. No concert should make women choose between enjoying music and protecting their bodies,” Emma stressed.

Despite the traumatic experience, both women were quick to clarify that the incident does not define Guwahati or its people. “We’ve received incredible kindness and hospitality throughout our stay here. Many people at the venue, especially several men who stepped in to help us, were respectful and protective,” Emma wrote. Her friend Amina echoed the sentiment in the comments, praising the “good men who defended us and ensured our safety afterwards.”

The post has triggered heated online discussions on women’s safety at concerts and nightlife events across India, with many users expressing disappointment, while others defended the city’s overall reputation for warmth toward tourists.

The controversy comes just days after the high-profile Post Malone concert, one of the biggest international music events ever hosted in Northeast India.

It is, however, not yet known if the police have been informed regarding the incident or if a formal complaint has been made.

Further details to be updated.

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