A Muslim man touched my thigh from inside his kurta, claims Aastha Singh of Kanpur, ‘I am a Thakur’ – VIDEO

Kanpur’s bank employee Aastha Singh, who was once famous on social media for her statement ‘I am a Thakur’, is once again in the center of discussion. This time the reason is not a bank dispute, but a claim which has raised new questions regarding the safety of women. Aastha Singh has released a video on social media alleging that after finishing work from the bank, when she was going to the metro station in an e-rickshaw, she was misbehaved.

He says that at first he thought that this might have happened due to crowd and less space, but after a few seconds he felt that the hand of the person sitting in front of him reached his thigh. Aastha claims that she also recorded a video of the incident.

Is public transport safe for women?

After Aastha Singh’s claims, the biggest question arising is how strong is the safety of women in public transport? Thousands of women use e-rickshaw, bus, auto and metro every day. In such a situation, if a woman feels unsafe, then it is not just a matter of one person but becomes a matter of concern for the entire system.

What is Aastha Singh claiming in the video?

In the video, Aastha Singh told that she was sitting in an e-rickshaw after coming out of the bank. According to him, at first he did not pay much attention to the actions of a person sitting in front, but later he felt that he was being treated unfairly. Aastha says that she protested and also reacted on the spot. However, his claims have not yet been independently verified and the complete picture will be clear only after investigation of the matter.

Is it right to question the entire society?

Aastha Singh has also made some social and religious comments regarding the incident in the video, which have sparked debate on social media. However, it is not considered appropriate to hold the entire community responsible on the basis of the alleged act of one person. Any allegation should be investigated only on the basis of facts and evidence against a particular person.

What did the police say?

Kanpur Police has also reacted after the video went viral on social media. Aastha Singh has been advised by the police to lodge a complaint with complete details in the concerned police station. Police have assured that action will be taken as per rules after receiving the complaint.

Why did Aastha come into limelight again after the ‘Main Thakur Hoon’ controversy?

Aastha Singh had also come into limelight earlier in January, when a video of a dispute that took place in the bank premises went viral on social media. During that time there was a lot of debate regarding his statement “I am a Thakur”. Now after a new video surfaced, she has again become a part of social media and local discussions.

The biggest question still remains…

No matter who the allegation is and what is the outcome of the investigation, one question remains in front – are women still able to feel completely safe in public transport? And if not, what are the responsible agencies doing to prevent such incidents? At present the matter remains a topic of discussion on social media. Now everyone’s eyes are on whether a formal complaint is filed and what facts emerge in the investigation.