The public is alarmed by the terrifying ordeal that a 28-year-old Spanish female traveler had last Friday when she was gang-raped by seven local guys in India.
The woman, whose identity is being kept a secret, is seen in a widely shared viral video on social media with bruises all over her face. Her spouse was also repeatedly struck with a motorbike helmet.
A travel blogger who has more than 200,000 Instagram followers described how they were attacked while camping in the Jharkhand state's Dumka area, which is roughly 300 kilometers (km) from Ranchi.
A Facebook post stated that some people discussed their vacation experiences there and expressed dissatisfaction with India's legal system.
Netizens have meantime encouraged people to think twice before visiting any high-risk nations that pose a hazard.
They claimed that because of the high rate of crime, traveling to India is risky, especially when using agency services.
In the meantime, a Facebook user reported having a good time while visiting India in 2020, although she cautioned visitors to go in groups to prevent becoming victims of crime.
These kinds of crimes ought to be avoided, regardless of personal experiences.
The tragedy damages India's reputation and can have an effect on other Asian travel destinations.
To punish the offenders and discourage similar acts in the future, Indian authorities must act decisively.
India and other well-known travel destinations should put policies in place to guarantee the security of all tourists, particularly women and children.