Indian American families weigh travel precautions after festival harassment of disguised traveler in India

A Korean man disguised himself as a pregnant woman in India to test public treatment toward women.

The traveler wore a floral dress, tied his hair back, and used a fake belly for the social experiment.

While attending a crowded festival gathering, a group of men encircled him, invaded his personal space, and touched him without permission.

The incident raised questions from an anchor about what a woman traveling alone might experience in that same situation.

Viewers continue to debate whether the disguise attracted attention or if anything excuses the harassment.

For Indian Americans planning trips to India, the incident highlights ongoing safety and boundary concerns in dense public festival gatherings.