The video was created by South Korean content creator Sumin, who undertook an experiment to assess women's safety by traveling in public spaces while dressed as a pregnant woman. During the journey, he documented multiple instances of harassment and unwanted attention. However, the majority of the footage was recorded in Bangladesh, a fact supported by visible local buses, public signage, and other identifiable details appearing throughout the video.
Confusion arose after an edited montage combined clips from different locations and was circulated online with misleading descriptions. The only segment filmed in India was a separate clip recorded during the Holi festival in Varanasi. In that footage, Sumin was not wearing a disguise and was seen participating in the celebrations while people playfully threw colored powder during the festival. He later clarified that the Varanasi sequence was unrelated to the harassment experiment and represented a positive cultural experience.
people are surprised?? Ummmm I think all indian woman all the fucking time say this. Suddenly this proved by a MAN is making news. https://t.co/YGahFUMII1
— Purvi (@shayar_ka_khwab) June 5, 2026
Despite these clarifications, the edited compilation continued to spread across social media, prompting criticism directed at India. Fact-checking efforts later established that the harassment scenes primarily originated in Bangladesh and that the montage had been shared by various accounts from Pakistan, China, and other locations, contributing to the misinformation.
The controversy has reignited broader discussions about women's safety across South Asia. While concerns regarding harassment and gender-based violence remain significant throughout the region, accurate identification of incidents is essential for informed public discourse and effective policy responses. Official records show that India reported approximately 445,000 crimes against women in 2022, underscoring the seriousness of the issue while also highlighting the importance of factual reporting and accurate sourcing when addressing such concerns.
The incident serves as a reminder of how misleading edits and incorrect attribution can distort public perception, fuel unnecessary tensions, and divert attention from genuine efforts to address women's safety challenges across the region.
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