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Mehbooba Mufti is appalled over Zaira Wasim's alleged molestation in flight

Zaira said she was on an Air Vistara flight from Delhi to Mumbai when a co-passenger sitting behind her put up his feet on her armrest

Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti addressing during party's 18th foundation day in Srinagar on Saturday | PTI Photo

Press Trust of India Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today said she was appalled by the incident wherein 'Dangal' fame actress Zaira Wasim was allegedly molested on a flight, and sought swift action in the matter.

The actor has alleged that she was molested by a co- passenger on board a Delhi-Mumbai flight and narrated her ordeal on Instagram via live video.

Any harassment/crime against women shld (should) be dealt with swiftly & (and) effectively.As a mother of 2 (two) daughters I am appalled at what happened with @zairawasimz. Hope relevant authorities take strict action, Mehbooba wrote on Twitter.

Zaira said she was on an Air Vistara flight from Delhi to Mumbai when a co-passenger sitting behind her put up his feet on her armrest.

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First Published: Dec 10 2017 | 3:09 PM IST

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