Resilience Amidst Adversity: Spanish Tourist Affirms Faith in Indian People Despite Trauma before leaving for Nepal

Subheading: Spanish woman expresses confidence in Indian people despite traumatic experience; commends hospitality and swift police action

By [Errraand News], [07/03/2024]

New Delhi: A 28-year-old Spanish woman, who was allegedly gang-raped in Jharkhand’s Dumka district last week, expressed her confidence in the people of India, saying that she has no complaints against the nation. The survivor, who has been traveling the world for over six years, addressed reporters before departing for Nepal via Bihar on motorcycles with her husband.

“People of India are nice. I don’t blame the people, but I blame the criminals. People of India have treated me very well, and were very kind to me,” she said.

The alleged incident took place at Kurumahat in the Hansdiha police station area, approximately 300 km from the state capital Ranchi, when the couple was spending the night in a tent. Despite the traumatic experience, the survivor commended the hospitality she received during her six-month journey covering 20,000 km across India.

“We chose the place for the night stay because it was calm and beautiful. We thought it would be okay if we lived there alone,” she said, emphasizing that this unfortunate incident was a first-time occurrence.

The survivor, who urged girls to equip themselves to face challenging situations, acknowledged the difficulty but emphasized the importance of moving forward. “I know it’s hard and it’s not easy. You don’t forget, but you have to keep trying to leave it in the past,” she said.

Accompanied by her husband, the couple left for Bihar from where they will enter Nepal, as confirmed by Dumka’s Superintendent of Police, Pitamber Singh Kherwar. Expressing gratitude for the swift police action, the survivor’s husband thanked the authorities.

As the investigation unfolds, five more accused have been arrested in the case according to police sources. In total eight people have been taken into custody so far.

FAQ: Resilience Amidst Adversity: Spanish Tourist Affirms Faith in Indian People Despite Trauma before leaving for Nepal

Q: What happened to the Spanish tourist in Jharkhand’s Dumka district? A: The 28-year-old Spanish woman was allegedly gang-raped in Jharkhand’s Dumka district while she was spending the night in a tent with her husband.

Q: How did the survivor respond to the incident? A: Despite the traumatic experience, the survivor expressed confidence in the people of India and commended their hospitality. She emphasized the importance of moving forward and urged girls to equip themselves to face challenging situations.

Q: What action has been taken by the authorities? A: The survivor and her husband left for Bihar from where they will enter Nepal. The police have arrested eight people in connection with the case, including five more accused as the investigation unfolds.

Q: What message did the survivor convey to the public? A: The survivor emphasized that while it is hard to forget such experiences, it is important to keep trying to leave them in the past and move forward with life.