#MeToo

25-year-old Mantasha Shaikh tweeted about her experience while returning home late on October 4, 2018. She was visiting some relatives and had lost track of time. She boarded a BEST bus from Sakinaka to reach her home in Royal Palms, Aarey.

Ultimately, only a court of law can determine whether an allegation is true or false. However, it is important to stress that no one should be given a time limit to report the crime

The police officer boarded the auto without invitation, started asking for her phone number. When refused, he said he only wanted to develop a “friendship” with her. Neha was furious.

The entire campaign has brought to light how difficult it is to raise voices against sexual harassment even in countries where there are severe laws in place to tackle harassment and assault.

So, for those who have had apprehensions about the movement, the Kolkata police came out with a statement that demonstrates the kind of proactive action we wish to see out of such a campaign.

As #MeToo emphasizes just how pervasive sexual assault and harassment actually is, it’s up to men to respond responsibly. Here is a perfect example.