Japanese Tourists Face Insult in Varanasi Despite Apologies; Viral Video Sparks Outrage

• Viral video shows Japanese tourists facing misbehavior near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, on December 25.
• Tourists were seen apologizing with folded hands, yet rudeness continued from locals.
• Unproven allegations of urinating in the Ganga were made against the tourists.
• Incident sparked widespread anger on social media, questioning India's "Atithi Devo Bhava" tradition.
• Police, led by ACP Dashashwamedh Atul Anjan Tripathi, stated it was a misunderstanding resolved mutually, no complaint filed, investigation ongoing.

Why It Matters: Viral video of Japanese tourists facing insult in Varanasi despite apologies sparks outrage, police investigate.