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India sees massive decline of female tourists
Farah Hyder Posted date: May 27, 2013 In: Latest News, South Asia, Travel, Women | comment :3
NEW DELHI: The decline in female tourists to India continues to manifest itself, a top government spokesperson told Bikyanews.com on Sunday. The official said that the government was worried about the number of female tourists not coming to the country and was planning to implement new safety measures across the country.
“We are preparing a widespread safety campaign and a bolstering of police in certain areas as we have seen too much violence against women in this country,” the official added, alluding to the number of rapes in India, many of which have made international headlines.
And women are speaking out about the violence they have faced in India. Monica was in Goa, enjoying some beach time when she heard a knock on her door late one evening. She went to see who it was, making sure to keep the chain connected. Peering in at her was a man she had not seen before. He didn’t work at the hotel.
“I asked who he was and what he was doing,” she retold to Bikyanews.com. “But he didn’t say anything, reached inside and grabbed my robe. It partially came off exposing my chest. He then tried to smash his way through the door.”
Luckily for Monica, a German national, she was stronger than her potential assailant, able to close the door. She said she left Goa the next day and arrived in Delhi two days later. She now waits for a plane to take her home to Hamburg.
“This is too much. It is disgusting and shocking. Most of Indians are welcoming and nice people, but the rise in sexual violence is taking its toll,” she added. She wants no more of India.
Excerpt: India sees massive decline of female tourists – Bikya News
It was going to happen sooner or later.