Mumbai, Jan. 5 -- A Muslim woman has accused a group of individuals of subjecting her to harassment and criminal intimidation at a D-Mart outlet in Virar in adjacent Palghar district recently, allegedly due to her wearing a Hijab, head covering to adhere to the Islamic principle of modesty. A complaint has been registered, police said on Monday.
The incident was detailed in a video statement by the victim that later circulated widely on social media. The management of the Mart was not available for comment. Police authorities have assured a thorough investigation into the conduct of the store's staff and the individuals allegedly involved.
The woman, a resident of Nalasopara West, stated that she was shopping at the store in Yashwant Naga...