Female tourists abused in Rajasthan

mridula · Aug 5th, 2008, 15:43

An update on this one in The Times, the guesthouse is out on bail!

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An Indian guesthouse owner who was convicted of raping a British tourist in the northern state of Rajasthan has been released three months after he was given a 21-year sentence, The Times has learnt.

Larkilli · Aug 5th, 2008, 15:54

Just read the article... UNBELIEVABLE!

this mf stayed in only 3 months?!?! and now is back to run his business?!!? what the heck?!?

Aishah · Aug 5th, 2008, 16:02

It's an appalling state of affairs - and as the article suggests, corruption is behind it. Money changing hands between the accused and the law authorities. His guesthouse has been named - Pardeshi Guesthouse, sometimes known as Nayan Palace - and best to avoid it like the plague, I should think.

capt_mahajan · Aug 5th, 2008, 16:07

Remember the son of the Orissa cop who was paroled from a Rajasthani jail after being sentenced for rape.. Mohanty?

(Edit: Maybe that story went the typical Indian media way. Outrage, shrill voices, talking heads and 'send in SMS in support'... and then, move on to the next corpse, like vultures, without ending or updating the the last one)

RSC2 · Sep 18th, 2008, 21:38

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Originally Posted by jivan

I don't know, I feel low when I read stuff like this, but also feel low when I see women going around bare-chested as they do in Goa beach. Of course its their right to do as they please but wouldn't it be better to do that kind of thing in a private place, on a private beach. Guys should either be blind, have no libido or just give no reaction.

I don't think I'm a prude but would like them to be covered in public place. With friends one can trust, one can be as naked as one wants to be. Another thing is drinking beyond one's limits. Especially if its a single women, not recommended. If at one's place/room then no issues.

I know this is going to get into whole lot of flaming & perhaps deservingly so, can't help it, I feel as I feel.

Maybe they should be given the castration drug!

Women have a right to wear what they want without the fear of being molested. Off course when people go to other people's country then you have to do what the romans do so to speak - and respect the culture and tradition of the place.

India is pretty traditional which is ok, but even when women are dressed conservatively some men 'try it on'. I have found being strict and assertive works. Also pushing groping hands away firmly is effective.

Matthew Morris · Oct 22nd, 2009, 13:01

Police in India have arrested a rapist who went missing after he was released on bail three months into his sentence for attacking a British woman.

Parbat Singh was arrested in the state of Gujarat and is being brought to Rajasthan, police said.

Singh raped the woman, who cannot be named, at his guesthouse in Udaipur in northern India in 2007.

He was convicted and sentenced to 21 years in prison but released by police in July 2008 when he lodged an appeal.

"Yes, he has been arrested from Gujarat and we are bringing him to Udaipur," superintendent of police, Udaipur, Sajeev Narjari, told the BBC.

Singh's victim was a freelance journalist from London.

He was given his sentence for rape and forced entry after a trial in April 2008, and fined 25,000 rupees ($625; £312).

He was released on bail, even though rape defendants are not allowed bail under Indian law.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8318127.stm

Helena3 · Oct 31st, 2009, 03:10

Extraordinary that someone who has been convicted of rape should be released on bail ... when he lodged an appeal. I remember reading that his family put up a large sum of cash. I thought it incredible that such corruption could exist so good to see that justice if finally being done ... we hope.

Haylo · Oct 31st, 2009, 03:17

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Originally Posted by Helena3

I thought it incredible that such corruption could exist so good to see that justice if finally being done ... we hope.

Good to see that some police at least are not only corruption resistant but are competent enough to track this man down and bring him back to face justice.

Barkha · Nov 5th, 2009, 01:00

Just read this piece n I am seriously scared. I am traveling to Udaipur this month (around 14th - 15th) and I will be on my own for the 2 days trip.

Can someone suggest me a nice, reasonable and safe hotel (in downtown area). Though this will be a business trip but I do plan to do some sightseeing. Can I hire a car or an auto and be safe especially after it gets dark (say around 7 - 8 pm)?

bsprasad · Nov 5th, 2009, 12:56

7 - 8 PM udaipur is fully lit. Dont worry. Udaipur goes to sleep by around 10.30 types depending on the cold wave.

Yes, you can hire a cab or auto and you will be absolutely safe if you dont go to dark alleys and to a secluded place.

Try and wind up all your tours and trips before 9 PM.

Aishah · Nov 5th, 2009, 13:06

Barkha - whilst this post seems 'alarmist' this sort of thing is most unlikely to happen anywhere, if you lock your room at night and don't let anyone in!! Udaipur seems to me one of the safest places to walk around, similar to Jaisalmer. Just use commonsense as a single woman might in any country, and I am sure nothing will happen to you.

There was a thread about this previously, I will see if I can find it and merge the lot together. Later - found it, now we have a full history of it all!

traveller_from_hyd · Nov 5th, 2009, 13:25

Let not one stray incident sensationalise the issue and let that one stray incident not cloud anyone's judgement about the place or this country.

We are a civilised nation and such incidents can happen in any part of the world.

Of course, in this process, let us remember that that one stray incident is THE INCIDENT for the victim and let us symapthise with the victim for having undergone such a traumatic moment in her life.

I pray to GOD to please stop such and any violence against women for ever.

Aishah · Nov 5th, 2009, 14:21

I couldn't agree more, traveller.

Helena3 · Yesterday, 03:00

Barkha you shouldn't worry. Udaipur is an extraordinary place. I swear it is good for the soul!
I was there on my own for a week in August. I stayed at the Jaiwana at 14 Lal Ghat. It was perfect for me. Mehwar hotel is opposite and also lovely.

Have an amazing time!

Aug 5th, 2008, 15:54	#77
Larkilli last of the Mohicats Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gaia Posts: 170	Just read the article... UNBELIEVABLE! this mf stayed in only 3 months?!?! and now is back to run his business?!!? what the heck?!? __________________ Animal Voice my Facebook page “Never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way.” Martin Luther Jr. King

Aug 5th, 2008, 16:02	#78
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 7,567	It's an appalling state of affairs - and as the article suggests, corruption is behind it. Money changing hands between the accused and the law authorities. His guesthouse has been named - Pardeshi Guesthouse, sometimes known as Nayan Palace - and best to avoid it like the plague, I should think. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Aug 5th, 2008, 16:07	#79
capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,474	Remember the son of the Orissa cop who was paroled from a Rajasthani jail after being sentenced for rape.. Mohanty? (Edit: Maybe that story went the typical Indian media way. Outrage, shrill voices, talking heads and 'send in SMS in support'... and then, move on to the next corpse, like vultures, without ending or updating the the last one) __________________ . Outside the machine

Oct 22nd, 2009, 13:01	#81
Matthew Morris Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 127	Something in the news about a rape of a tourist in Udaipur Police in India have arrested a rapist who went missing after he was released on bail three months into his sentence for attacking a British woman. Parbat Singh was arrested in the state of Gujarat and is being brought to Rajasthan, police said. Singh raped the woman, who cannot be named, at his guesthouse in Udaipur in northern India in 2007. He was convicted and sentenced to 21 years in prison but released by police in July 2008 when he lodged an appeal. "Yes, he has been arrested from Gujarat and we are bringing him to Udaipur," superintendent of police, Udaipur, Sajeev Narjari, told the BBC. Singh's victim was a freelance journalist from London. He was given his sentence for rape and forced entry after a trial in April 2008, and fined 25,000 rupees ($625; £312). He was released on bail, even though rape defendants are not allowed bail under Indian law. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8318127.stm __________________ I have the wisdom of Buddha combined with the body of Peter Andre - oh...no..it's the other way round..

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Oct 31st, 2009, 03:10	#82
Helena3 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 47	Extraordinary that someone who has been convicted of rape should be released on bail ... when he lodged an appeal. I remember reading that his family put up a large sum of cash. I thought it incredible that such corruption could exist so good to see that justice if finally being done ... we hope.

Nov 5th, 2009, 01:00	#84
Barkha Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 278	Just read this piece n I am seriously scared. I am traveling to Udaipur this month (around 14th - 15th) and I will be on my own for the 2 days trip. Can someone suggest me a nice, reasonable and safe hotel (in downtown area). Though this will be a business trip but I do plan to do some sightseeing. Can I hire a car or an auto and be safe especially after it gets dark (say around 7 - 8 pm)?

Nov 5th, 2009, 12:56	#85
bsprasad Chance Favours The Prepared Mind Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 424	7 - 8 PM udaipur is fully lit. Dont worry. Udaipur goes to sleep by around 10.30 types depending on the cold wave. Yes, you can hire a cab or auto and you will be absolutely safe if you dont go to dark alleys and to a secluded place. Try and wind up all your tours and trips before 9 PM.

Nov 5th, 2009, 13:06	#86
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 7,567	Barkha - whilst this post seems 'alarmist' this sort of thing is most unlikely to happen anywhere, if you lock your room at night and don't let anyone in!! Udaipur seems to me one of the safest places to walk around, similar to Jaisalmer. Just use commonsense as a single woman might in any country, and I am sure nothing will happen to you. There was a thread about this previously, I will see if I can find it and merge the lot together. Later - found it, now we have a full history of it all!

Nov 5th, 2009, 13:25	#87
traveller_from_hyd Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 50	Let not one stray incident sensationalise the issue and let that one stray incident not cloud anyone's judgement about the place or this country. We are a civilised nation and such incidents can happen in any part of the world. Of course, in this process, let us remember that that one stray incident is THE INCIDENT for the victim and let us symapthise with the victim for having undergone such a traumatic moment in her life. I pray to GOD to please stop such and any violence against women for ever.

Nov 5th, 2009, 14:21	#88
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 7,567	I couldn't agree more, traveller.

Yesterday, 03:00	#89
Helena3 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 47	Barkha you shouldn't worry. Udaipur is an extraordinary place. I swear it is good for the soul! I was there on my own for a week in August. I stayed at the Jaiwana at 14 Lal Ghat. It was perfect for me. Mehwar hotel is opposite and also lovely. Have an amazing time!

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