The Punjab Police in Faisalabad gave a ‘software update’ to a man for allegedly harassing female tourists in Naran.
A man who appeared in a viral social media video allegedly harassing women tourists in Naran has issued an apology in a new clip recorded in Faisalabad, following what appears to be police intervention.
The original video, which circulated widely on Facebook, Instagram and X, showed the man filming women in the tourist destination while making inappropriate remarks by saying them ‘pariaan’ (fairies), which many social media users described as inappropriate and disrespectful.
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The footage drew criticism online, with users accusing him of contributing to an uncomfortable environment for women visiting northern tourist areas.
Following the backlash, several social media pages and tourism-related accounts reported that the man was later detained in Faisalabad after returning from Naran.
In a separate video shared online, the man is seen speaking in what appears to be a police setting. During the clip, he apologises for his actions and says his “software has been updated”, a phrase commonly used in Pakistan as a humorous way of describing someone being corrected or disciplined.
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He also urges others not to engage in similar behaviour at tourist destinations.
The video has generated mixed reactions online. Many users welcomed what they described as a swift response, while others renewed calls for stronger measures to address harassment in public spaces.
The incident has also reignited discussion about women’s safety in popular tourist destinations such as Naran and Kaghan, where visitor numbers typically increase during the summer months.
Tourism stakeholders and community groups say such incidents can affect the reputation of family-oriented destinations and have called for clearer reporting mechanisms and stronger enforcement against harassment.
Some civil society organisations are urging tourism authorities and police departments to establish dedicated complaint systems and public awareness measures to help visitors report incidents more easily during the peak travel season.
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