'What are you doing here?': Viral video shows Indian-origin cricketers save woman from stalker in Canada days after racism row

A group of Indian-origin cricket players in Canada is being appreciated online after they stepped in to help a woman who was allegedly being stalked while walking her dog in a park in British Columbia.

The incident, which was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media, unfolded near a park in Prince George, where members of the Prince George Cricket Club were playing cricket.

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Cricket Players Notice Distressed Woman

According to reports shared online, the players noticed a woman who appeared distressed and was dealing with a man allegedly following her. In the video, the cricket players kept asking the alleged stalker, "Who are you?", "What are you doing here?" and "call 911". One of the men from the group can be heard saying, "This is a cricket ground. It's a private property. Nobody is touching you."


The woman had already contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for assistance.

Seeing the situation unfold, the cricketers approached calmly and confronted the man. Instead of escalating tensions, they worked together to de-escalate the situation and ensure the woman's safety.

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Witnesses and social media users have praised the group's composure, saying they handled the situation responsibly and prevented any potential confrontation from turning violent.

Video Wins Praise Across Social Media

The viral video shows the players standing together and engaging with the alleged stalker while maintaining a non-aggressive approach.

Users across platforms have applauded the group for their quick thinking, courage and community spirit. Many described the players as examples of how bystanders can safely intervene when someone appears to be in danger.

The woman was reportedly able to remain safe until the situation was brought under control, and the man eventually left the area.

Positive Story Emerges Amid Recent Racism Debate

The incident comes just days after another viral video involving an Indian-origin man in Canada sparked widespread discussion about racism. In that case, Lovepreet Singh, who lives and works in Kentville, Nova Scotia, recorded an exchange with a woman who allegedly told him to "go back" to his home country.

The woman who was driving a car asked the man who was recording the video to go back to his home country. The man rebuffed the woman and said, "Your face says you are a racist person. Your face says it all." "Go back if you don't like," the woman said. "Go back where?" the man retorted.

"Wherever you came from," the woman said "Where do you think I came from?" the man said. "Get away from my car," the woman screamed. "You might be jobless but I have a job," the man screamed back and called the woman a "f**king piece of sh*t" and a 'f**king Karen'.

Following the incident, Lovepreet Singh then posted the video on his Instagram and said this happened to him at Kentville, in Nova Scotia, a small town where he works. "And it only took this little to ruin my day. She already made the statement GO BACK TO INDIA before I pulled out my phone and later she changed it to 'to your mother'," Lovepreet wrote."This isn't a (sic) everyday thing but make sure when it happens to you be vocal and talk back because RACISM has no place and is never welcomed! I hope this video reaches the people of Kentville so that wherever she goes, she is embarrassed because since I have worked in the town, people are definitely not like this!" Lovepreet wrote.

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"He is not illegal, he is not criminal, he pays his taxes, he contributes to local community and a law abiding citizen. What in return he gets? a disturbed mental peace? harassment? racism?" one commented.

Many people came in support of the woman and said it was not clear from the viral video what provoked the woman to attack Lovepreet and some context might be missing.