The boy's mother, the US woman claimed, defended his actions by saying he had never been close to a blonde woman before and had gotten 'carried away'. (AI-generated image)
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Moneycontrol19-01-2026, 20:25

US Woman Alleges Sexual Assault on Delhi Metro, Vows Never to Return to India

  • An American woman alleged sexual assault by a teenage boy at a Delhi Metro station during her eight-day visit to India, sharing her account on X.
  • The incident, where the boy allegedly groped her and slapped her buttocks, has reignited debate over women's safety in Delhi, especially for foreign travelers.
  • Gaurav Sabnis, a professor at Stevens Institute of Technology, shared screenshots of the woman's messages, stating he had warned her about sexual harassment in Delhi.
  • The woman expressed that despite enjoying parts of her trip, the alleged assault left her shaken, leading her to vow never to return to India or South Asia.
  • The incident adds to a growing perception of Delhi as unsafe for international women travelers, supported by survey data like the NARI 2025 report.

Why It Matters: An American woman's alleged sexual assault on Delhi Metro highlights persistent women's safety concerns in India.

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