Portuguese Vlogger Says Man Followed Her to Train Washroom During Jodhpur Journey, Rail Staff Moved Her to Safer Coach
Portuguese Vlogger Says Man Followed Her to Train Washroom During Jodhpur Journey, Rail Staff Moved Her to Safer Coach
Portuguese traveler and content creator Ines Faria recently shared a troubling experience from a train journey in India, describing a moment that left her feeling uneasy and unsafe while traveling near Jodhpur.
Posting about the incident on Instagram, Faria explained that she and a friend were travelling in a 3AC coach, a class they usually prefer and generally consider safe during their trips across the country. However, during this particular journey, they began to feel uncomfortable due to the behavior of a group of men seated nearby.
According to Faria, the men repeatedly stared at them throughout the journey and even changed seats at times so they could continue watching them. “Sometimes travel isn’t always comfortable,” she wrote, recalling how the constant attention from the group gradually made the situation tense.
Trying to avoid walking past the group, Faria decided to use a washroom located in another compartment instead of the one near her seat. She said that about half a minute after she entered the washroom, one of the men followed her and attempted to open the door.
Her friend, who had noticed the man trailing behind Faria, waited outside the washroom as a precaution. The two later reported the matter to the train’s Ticket Examiner (TTE).
Railway staff responded quickly to the complaint and shifted the travellers from their original 3AC coach to a 2AC compartment to ensure they felt safer for the remainder of the journey.
“Most of my experiences traveling in India have been amazing,” Faria said while sharing the incident, adding that situations like this serve as a reminder to trust one’s instincts and look out for companions while traveling.
Her post quickly drew widespread reactions online. Many users expressed sympathy and apologised for the experience she had to face.
One commenter wrote, “Sorry you had to experience this! FYI, women in India deal with people like this on a daily basis.”
Another user said, “I’m so sorry you had to go through this. No woman deserves this for simply existing in a public place.” The person further added that such behaviour reflects how some individuals are conditioned to view women improperly.
Others also reassured the traveller that help is usually available if such situations arise. “Don’t be scared of them. Take help from local safe people or authorities. They will help you every time,” one comment read.
Another user apologised on behalf of the country, writing, “Because of some people, we all Indians have to face problems around the world. I am heartily sorry that you had to go through this tough time. Believe me, Indians are really very nice, humble, and fun-loving.”
