Monika Kabir, a Russian-Bangladeshi content material creator, has defended herself after a video displaying her hitting an aged man on a busy road in Bangladesh went viral. The influencer claimed the incident was an act of self-defence following alleged harassment by the passing man.The video was shared on her Instagram and confirmed Kabir throughout a promotional shoot on the streets of Bangladesh. She stated the aged man moved near her, shoved her along with his bag and made an inappropriate remark. In response, Kabir struck him with the bag she was holding.After the altercation, she picked up the bag and posed, smiling for the digital camera. She captioned the publish: “the place magnificence meets bravery. Step confidently into your day!”The mannequin confronted backlash on social media. Some criticised her actions:
- Lady, settle down! Not each look is an assault. Save the drama for one thing value it.
- He was not trying out. He simply have a look at you for a second then minding his personal enterprise You actually bodily abuse him for views. You got here to Bangladesh only for publicity. Nothing else.
- He did not even contact her however see how she behaving
- You need to depart Bangladesh As quickly as attainable. You haven’t any Proper to hit a older man. In Your video it was clearly reveals he mistakenly entered.
Nevertheless, the influencer stated, “It isn’t solely contact, it is also dangerous remark.”Some defended Kabir, saying that the video angle made it seem deceptive and that she had acted appropriately below the circumstances.
- Lastly ppl are standing out in opposition to creeps
- No one can harass ladies, she stated.
- The street didn’t look crowded, however he nonetheless handed very shut, his bag touching her physique and looking at her. Anybody would really feel uncomfortable.
Monika Kabir identifies herself as a “Russian mannequin.” She has claimed Russian roots but additionally maintains ties to Bangladesh. Her father reportedly moved to Russia earlier than her start. Since final 12 months, Kabir has been residing and dealing in Bangladesh, often posting way of life, journey, and trend content material. Her on-line content material contains gymnastic stunts on the Dhaka Metro Rail and different performances. She has greater than 118,000 followers on Instagram as of this week.
