‘Concerts in India aren’t safe for women,’ travel vlogger alleges harassment at Post Malone show in Assam - watch video

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A travel vlogger’s account of harassment at the Post Malone concert in Guwahati has triggered widespread outrage online. Emma, a backpacker documenting her travels across Southeast Asia, shared a video on Instagram describing how she and her friend Amina were allegedly harassed shortly after entering the crowded venue. The concert was part of the North East Festival held in Assam.

“Do you think concerts are a safe place for women in India?” Emma wrote. “Within minutes of entering the packed area, both me and Amina were touched without consent.”

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She explained that the situation escalated so quickly that they were forced to leave the front section just 10 minutes after arriving and move toward the vendors to escape the crowd.

“Sadly, because of what happened, we were no longer able to enjoy the concert,” she added. “This isn’t ‘normal crowd pushing’. It’s part of a wider issue of violence against women and the way harassment is minimised in public spaces. No concert, no matter how big, should make women choose between enjoying the music and guarding their bodies.”

Still, Emma emphasised that the incident should not define Guwahati or its people. “Throughout our time here, we’ve experienced so much kindness, warmth, and genuine hospitality. We met countless people last night who were lovely, respectful, and excited to share the moment.”

Amina echoed her sentiment, noting that several attendees stepped in to help them. “We had some good men to defend us and also provide safety after what happened. Honestly, I was so impressed,” she commented.

The video quickly went viral, drawing thousands of reactions. Many users apologised on behalf of the region and expressed embarrassment over the incident. “As someone from this place, I feel deeply ashamed that you went through this. You deserved joy, not fear,” one commenter wrote.

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Another user added, “Very disheartening that you had to experience such a shameful incident when it should have been a night of good vibes and great music.”

Emma has previously spoken about safety experiences across Indian cities, describing Delhi as “overwhelming” and Kerala as “most respectful”. Her latest experience at Assam has reignited debate online about concert security, crowd control, and the urgent need to ensure safer public spaces for women.