A Spanish couple encountered a horrific scene while traveling in India. They had just wanted to pitch a tent near a small town in India, but they didn't want to lead to tragedy.
A little over a month ago, a very adventurous couple in Spain decided to travel the world on a motorcycle. They have a lot of travel plans that cover many countries, including India.
After arriving in India, there were no more rooms available in the town's hotels, so the couple had to set up a tent for the night in the wilderness, 800 meters from the town. After dinner, the couple returned to the tent to find seven or eight men wandering around the tent.
The eyes of the group were unsettling, and the couple pretended to be calm. The men entered their tents and violently threatened them to leave. The Spanish man wanted to solve the problem with money, and he came up with $400 and 7,000 rupees in the hope of calming the sudden crisis.
Over the next few hours, the situation became extremely violent and brutal. The man was beaten and his wife was "gang raped" by several men. To make matters worse, these abusers demanded that the husband open his eyes and watch the whole process, and whenever the wife tried to resist, they would increase their beating of the husband.
After the incident, the couple was covered in injuries and could not take care of themselves, but they still tried their best to get on their motorcycles and ask for help. On the way, they were met by a patrol police car, who took them to a nearby health center. The police said it was the best ward, but the conditions were far below standard, with broken windows and mosquitoes.
After suffering such a misfortune, I hoped that the local police would be able to deal with it, but the way the police handled it was disappointing. The attitude of the police handling the case was very perfunctory, and in desperation, the Spanish couple decided to disclose their experience through the Internet. They posted a series of videos about the incident in which they recounted their harrowing experiences in English, Chinese and Spanish.
After the video was exposed online, the Indian police, under the pressure of public opinion, intervened in the investigation, found some of the people involved, and offered the Spanish couple a compensation of 11,000 euros. At one point, the Spanish couple also said that "India is a great country and worth visiting", but they did not expect this to happen after coming to India.
After returning to Spain, the couple edited footage filmed in India to produce an hour-long documentary, "The Martyrdom of India." They present their personal accounts of tragedy to the outside world, hoping to serve as a warning to those who want to travel to India, and the video shows how they look for evidence of strength in the shadows.
In their own way, the couple proved to the world that they still have the courage to speak out, expose injustice, and admonish everyone in the darkest of times. As a result of this series of events, India's image in the international community has dropped sharply.
Here, I would like to remind everyone that safety is always the most important thing when traveling. Whether you're heading to the beach to soak up the sun or venture out into the mountains, remember to be well prepared and educated about safety.
Carry the necessary first aid supplies with you and be aware of the local weather and environmental conditions. Be mindful of the local cultural environment. When you go out, you should pay attention to the safety of your belongings and avoid walking alone. Travel can only be truly relaxed and enjoyable if it is safe. We hope you all enjoy a safe and wonderful trip!