India: Swiss tourist raped

Posted on March 16, 2013 • Filed under: India, Tourist Attacked, Tourist Robbed

csmonitor.com reported, a Swiss couple bicycling in India were attacked and the woman was gang raped, say police. The alleged attack again raises the profile of sexual violence against women in India. The attack occurred Friday evening after the Swiss couple had stopped to camp in a forest. They were bicycling in the state of Madhya Pradesh on their way to see the Taj Mahal, in Agra. According to the Hindustan Times, the couple were returning from visiting the Ram Raja Temple, in Orchha. Read Article

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