New Delhi (Sputnik) — Top Bollywood actors, celebrities, and socialites took to social media to express their rage after teenage actress Zaira Wasim recounted her mid-air molestation nightmare on Instagram in a live video which went viral. The award-winning actress, Zaria, was on her way to Mumbai from Delhi when the incident occurred.
You may have heard of
— Cerebrus 🇮🇳 (@Cerebrus_) December 10, 2017
👣 Pretty Feet
👣 Hairy Feet
👣 Smelly Feet
👣 Pudgy Feet
👣 Happy Feet 🐧
👣 Tiny Feet
…
But have you ever heard of
👣 Molesty feet???
Decide for yourself if the #feet in #ZairaWasim's video are criminal?#AirVistarapic.twitter.com/jSNCu5pPS6
With the airlines in question confirming the incident, authorities swung into action, promptly arresting the accused middle-aged man.
Official Statement: Update #3 pic.twitter.com/wd1RbK4uk6
— Vistara (@airvistara) December 10, 2017
The 39-year-old alleged suspect, Vikas Sachdev was arrested by Mumbai police on Sunday evening, Mumbai Deputy Commissioner of Police Anil Kumbhare told media.
The Maharashtra State Commission for Women has sought an inquiry into the "shameful" incident.
Seventeen year old Zaira Wasim shot to prominence with her award-winning role in the sports biopic Dangal in which she played the childhood character of an Indian Commonwealth Games gold medal winner. Her second film Secret Superstar brought her fame playing the role of an undercover YouTube singing sensation.
Quite pathetic to see people attacking #zaira wasim
— Gutta Jwala (@Guttajwala) December 10, 2017
No wonder the girls r scared to come out and report harassment!! What’s even worse is to see women taking part in these attacks!! #Shameful #pathetic
Any harassment/crime against women shld be dealt with swiftly & effectively. As a mother of 2 daughters I am appalled at what happened with @zairawasimz. Hope the relevant authorities take strict action @airvistara @Ashok_Gajapathi @jayantsinha
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) December 10, 2017