The Karnataka government has decided to heighten security at tourist spots in the state after the horrific Hampi gang-rape incident. The government is also planning to issue an advisory for tourists visiting the state following the incident in which an international tourist was affected.
Home Minister G. Parameshwara said tourists will advised on dos and don’ts while visiting the state. “We are going to step up our security measures in places like Hampi and other tourist places,” he said. Parameshwara added security measures will be reassessed and necessary steps will be taken. “Moving forward, tourists visiting Karnataka will be briefed on the dos and don'ts to ensure their safety,” he said.
#WATCH | Bengaluru | On the Hampi incident, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara says, "An unfortunate incident happened on the night of 6th March at half past ten. Four people were staying in the Heartland homestay. Two foreign nationals and two Indians. After dinner, they… pic.twitter.com/a0sLUljXBu
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The home minister expressed concern that the rape incident could affect tourism in the state. "On the one hand, we are trying to attract tourists from across the world while on the other incidents like this deter the tourists from visiting our country,” he added.
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A group of tourists including foreign nationals and a homestay owner were attacked on Thursday by a three-member gang on Thursday. The group was stargazing on the banks of Sanapur Lake when the accused attacked them. The trio allegedly raped the 27-year-old Israeli tourist and the 29-year-old homestay owner. The accused also attacked the men in the group and pushed them into the water body. While two men, tourists from US and Maharashtra climbed back, Bibash, a youth from Odisha drowned. Police have arrested two accused in the case and are on the lookout for the third culprit.
