On March 29, 2011, Dharini Bhaskar was harassed and assaulted while taking the yellow metro line in New Delhi. And although she filed a police report and informed the metro officials of the incident, the alleged assailant got away scott-free. As a form of protest, Dharini and friends decided to stage a flash mob to emphasize the gender gap prevalent in public spaces.
On March 29, 2011, Dharini Bhaskar was harassed and assaulted while taking the yellow metro line in New Delhi. And although she filed a police report and informed the metro officials of the incident, the alleged assailant got away scott-free. As a form of protest, Dharini and friends decided to stage a flash mob to emphasize the gender gap prevalent in public spaces.
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