Jaipur: A Japanese tourist was sexually harassed by five men near Jaigra Fort in Jaipur on Monday morning, police said, adding that the suspects fled after the incident.
“The incident occurred at around 8 am on Monday when she was heading towards the Ganeshji temple in Jaigarh Fort. Soon after the incident, she started screaming and the accused ran away,” said Gautam Dotsara, officer of Amer police station.
The Japanese national arrived in Jaipur three days ago and on Monday morning went on a tour of the fort. “She was walking towards the temple and from there she was supposed to reach the fort on the hilltop. The five men stopped her in a deserted area near the temple and harassed her,” Dotasra said.
The officer added, “The woman immediately reported the incident to a guard who helped her reach the nearby police station, and filed a complaint against the five men at Amer Police Station.”
Police collected CCTV footage of the five men walking down the hill after the incident.
“However, they are still on the run. Our team is searching for them. The woman has been returned to the hotel where she is staying safely. We are ensuring her protection in the city. Further investigation is underway,” he added.
