Daijiworld Media Network - Agra

Agra, Jul 11: A visit to the iconic Taj Mahal turned into a distressing experience for two young women from Northeast India after they were secretly filmed and stalked by two men within the monument premises. The incident, shared in a now-viral Reddit post, has sparked widespread outrage and renewed concerns about women's safety at popular tourist sites.

In a detailed post on the r/delhi subreddit, one of the women described how she and her friend, both dressed modestly in kurtis and dupattas, were followed and filmed by two unidentified men. “These disgusting men had recorded over 30 videos of us and countless photos on three different phones,” she wrote.

Even after confronting the duo, the men reportedly refused to stop filming, claiming they were simply capturing the monument. It was only when the women's boyfriends intervened that the men reluctantly agreed to delete the content — much of which allegedly consisted of close-up shots of the women’s faces and bodies.

Making matters worse, the women received no support from on-site security. “Our guide told us not to ‘create a scene’, and we didn’t want to invite further trouble since we’re not locals,” the woman said, adding that filing a police complaint felt too overwhelming at the time.

The incident has triggered a wave of anger on social media, with thousands expressing solidarity with the victims and slamming the authorities for their inaction. Many users pointed out that women from the Northeast often face such harassment and discrimination across the country.

“This is sadly a common experience for NE girls,” one user wrote. Another added, “It’s because of things like this that people prefer travelling abroad rather than facing harassment at home.”

Several commenters urged the government to implement stricter privacy and safety measures at major tourist attractions, with some demanding surveillance reforms and stronger legal action against offenders.

Despite being one of India’s most visited and guarded monuments, the Taj Mahal has once again found itself at the centre of a debate on women's safety — one that many believe the authorities can no longer afford to ignore.