Guwahati Police Clarify No Complaint Filed After Foreign Vlogger’s Allegation of Harassment at Post Malone Concert

Joint Commissioner of Police Ankur Jain on Wednesday said that no formal complaint has been received so far from the foreign tourist who alleged on social media that she was harassed during the Post Malone concert in Guwahati.

Addressing a press meet at the Khanapara Police Commissionerate, Jain—joined by DCP Mrinal Deka—said police had tried to reach out to the woman but received no response.

“We attempted to contact her, but she has not replied,” Jain said. “We also spoke with BookMyShow, and they confirmed that the woman has not filed any complaint with them either. If she has any grievance, she should come forward—we are ready to assist her.”

He further added that on the day of the event, an ADCP had interacted with the tourist inside the venue and asked whether she faced any difficulty. “She categorically stated that she had no issues at that time,” he said.

Background: Vlogger’s Pre-Concert Joy Turns Into a Harrowing Experience

The police clarification comes amid growing discussion online after Manchester-based travel vlogger ‘Discover With Emma’ alleged that she and her friend were repeatedly groped inside the concert arena shortly after the show began. Emma, who has been travelling across the Northeast for ten days, had earlier described Guwahati as “friendly,” “nice” and “clean,” speaking enthusiastically about visiting Kamakhya Temple, attending Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival, and exploring the region’s culture.

Just hours before the Post Malone show began, she told local media she was “very excited,” calling the event a highlight of her India trip. This was her first concert outside England, and she had even planned to travel to Shillong next and possibly return for the Falcon Festival in Umrangso later this month.

But her excitement shifted drastically once she entered the packed concert zone. In a video posted on Instagram, Emma and her friend Amina appeared visibly distressed as they struggled through the dense crowd. Emma alleged that several men intentionally touched them inappropriately within minutes of entering the main area, forcing them to retreat to the vendor zone—“the only place we felt safe,” she wrote.

She described the incident as part of a broader systemic issue, saying, “This wasn’t normal crowd pushing. No concert should make women choose between enjoying music and protecting their bodies.”

Despite her ordeal, Emma emphasised that the incident does not define Guwahati or its people. She thanked locals who stepped in to assist them, noting that several men were “respectful and protective.” Amina echoed this sentiment in the comments, thanking the “good men who defended us.”

A Larger Debate on Safety at Global Events

The allegation has triggered intense debate regarding crowd management and women’s safety at large-scale events in India. The Post Malone concert was one of the biggest international music events ever held in the Northeast, a region striving to position itself as a dependable venue for global artistes. The incident has cast a spotlight on whether organisers and security agencies are equipped to ensure women’s safety at such massive gatherings.

Questions about whether the police were informed remain unanswered, and officials reiterated today that no complaint has been filed so far—a gap that often leaves such cases in limbo unless victims pursue formal channels.

CM Monitoring the Issue

Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told reporters that he has been monitoring the matter closely. “I have been busy the last two days following this matter,” he said, adding that the government is taking the concerns seriously.

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