Three governments have updated travel advice for women visiting India, urging them to exercise caution because of an increasing number of sex attacks on foreigners.
The UK, Canada and France issued the advice on Thursday, after last week's gang-rape of a Danish woman in Delhi.
Information on the UK's Foreign Office website said: "Serious sexual attacks involving Polish, German and Danish women travellers have been reported so far in 2014. Women travellers should exercise caution when travelling in India even if they are travelling in a group."
The Canadian government offered similar advice, while the French government singled out Delhi.
“The greatest caution is recommended, particularly in Paharganj, a popular area close to Connaught Place and New Delhi Railway Station, very popular with tourists for its cheap hotels,” it said. Full story...
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The UK, Canada and France issued the advice on Thursday, after last week's gang-rape of a Danish woman in Delhi.
Information on the UK's Foreign Office website said: "Serious sexual attacks involving Polish, German and Danish women travellers have been reported so far in 2014. Women travellers should exercise caution when travelling in India even if they are travelling in a group."
The Canadian government offered similar advice, while the French government singled out Delhi.
“The greatest caution is recommended, particularly in Paharganj, a popular area close to Connaught Place and New Delhi Railway Station, very popular with tourists for its cheap hotels,” it said. Full story...
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