Upskirting: From shoe-cams to spy devices, the threat facing India’s public spaces

The arrest of a south Delhi pilot accused of secretly filming women with a shoe-mounted camera has spotlighted upskirting, an invasive form of voyeurism once seen as a Western concern but now a growing threat in India. The practice, which involves covertly recording under womens skirts, has thrived globally with the rise of hidden cameras and online markets.