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The woman alleged that they were filming a vlog in Serbia after reaching the country when they encountered the three men, who decided to harass her by pulling her bag and dress
The woman shared that they reported the incident to Serbian authorities for further action (Image: Instagram/@aparnamalu.krishnan)
What was supposed to be the start of a relaxing vacation turned into a frightening experience for an Indian couple after they were allegedly harassed while filming a vlog in Serbia.
A video capturing the confrontation has gone viral on social media, with many questioning the Serbian authorities and calling for necessary action against the perpetrators.
The couple, Aparna Malu and Ajmal Kolumbil, were recording a vlog shortly after arriving in Serbia when three men approached them and began misbehaving with them. As seen in the clip, they were seen walking down a flight of stairs when the three men sneaked in from behind. One of them came closer to the woman and seemingly pulled the bag she was carrying.
“Is This How You Treat Women?”
Unaware of what was happening, the couple continued walking while one of them once again pulled her bag, and that’s when she noticed them. Later, the pair confronted them, asking, “Is this how you treat the women?”
They also questioned them, “What’s your problem?” One of them gestured that the guy who was pulling the bag seemingly had some mental issues.
The woman’s husband then told him, “What’s wrong with him then? No brother, no, this is not fair. We come from another (country).” Once they realised that they were being recorded on camera, they quickly turned back and ran away from the place while hurling expletives at the couple.
Narrating what exactly happened, Aparna wrote in the caption, “These three guys came behind us while we were vlogging. At first, they tried to take something from my bag, but I didn’t notice it immediately. A little later, I felt someone touching my bag, so I moved it to the front. That’s when one of them pulled my dress.”
After the video garnered attention on the platform, several users questioned why her husband did not physically confront the men. Addressing those comments, she said, “I completely understand your concern, but please remember one thing—we had been in that country for barely two hours. We had simply gone out for an evening walk when this happened. In a situation like that, fighting wasn’t the first thing on our minds.”
She continued, “And here’s the reality—my husband isn’t Rocky Bhai or Vijay. Real life isn’t an action movie where one person fights three people and walks away like a hero. Our priority was safety, not proving anything to strangers.” They further revealed that they have reported the incident to the local authorities, who assured them that appropriate action would be taken.
Internet Reacts
The video has since drawn a range of reactions from people online, with many condemning the harassment while others applauded the couple for keeping their composure and avoiding dangerous confrontation.
“Absolutely disgusting behaviour, hope you guys are okay,” wrote a user.
Another said, “Safety always comes first. Take care and stay strong.”
An individual quipped, “You should have called the police right at that moment, right on the spot.”
Someone else asked, “@gov_serbia @police_serbia is this how you treat tourists? Especially women? Shame on you, Serbia!”
To ensure safety while traveling abroad, tourists should be aware of their surroundings, especially when in unfamiliar places at night. It is advisable to stick to crowded areas rather than isolated roads.
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