The woman and her husband’s ordeal—they were beaten up by the goons—serve as a harsh reminder that India needs to get its act together in order to provide foreign visitors with a hassle-free stay.
The nation’s standing as a safe travel destination is in jeopardy due to these acts of violence and harassment against women. The National Crime Records Bureau report of 2023 highlights the alarming rise in crimes committed against foreign nationals. Notably, the research states that in 2022, crimes against foreign visitors increased by 48% in Delhi alone.
Source: Hindustan Times
The Jharkhand High Court has requested that the DGP, Chief Secretary, and the relevant SP submit a report after taking suo motu cognizance of the gangrape. Rekha Sharma, the head of the National Commission for Women, has denounced the horrific assault and demanded prompt action to apprehend those responsible.
Her criticism of a US-based writer’s social media commentary, which serves as a mirror to Indian culture in the wake of the Dumka atrocity, doesn’t, however, help to resolve these problems. It calls for concerted action from the public, local government, embassies, and the tourism industry.
Source: NDTV
Much more work needs to be done, even though specialised tourist police units and awareness programs have been organised for travellers’ protection. In addition to delivering justice quickly, other important deterrents include tightening punishments for offenders and stepping up surveillance in tourist zones. Additionally, there needs to be a stronger focus on ending gender-based abuse. Encouraging women’s equality and respect is essential to making travel safer for all passengers, local and foreign.
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