Geeta Phogat backs Bollywood actress who faced molestation on Delhi-Mumbai flight

New Delhi: Wrestler Geeta Phogat has condemned the alleged harassment of the Bollywood actress incident who was allegedly molested by her co-passenger during a recent Delhi-Mumbai flight saying, the victim should have slapped the man the very moment he tried to touch her.

The teenage actress had taken to Instagram to post a story wherein she alleged a middle-aged man tried to molest her when she was en route Mumbai from Delhi by an Air Vistara flight.

Phogat while extending her support to actress, told ANI, "Whatever has happened is very wrong. If it can happen to her, then it can happen to anyone. She should have slapped the man at that very moment." 

The Commonwealth gold medalist added the incident should not be left limited to an Instagram story.

She further opined, "Girls themselves should show courage to take a step forward when these kinds of incidents happen. When girls say they are no less than anyone, they should also prove that and show some confidence."

The National Commision of Women (NCW), the Delhi Commission of Women (DCW), the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have sought details from Air Vistara over the incident.

Taking note of the incident, the airline has ordered a detailed investigation into the incident.

In a statement, the airline also apologised, adding that the victim started yelling at the accused passenger only during the descent of the flight, due to which the cabin crew couldn't move because it's mandatory to have no movement during the final phase of the flight as seat belts are on.