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India pays compensation to Spanish tourist couple attacked over weekend

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The Spanish couple who were attacked in India received this Monday check for one million rupees (about US$12,000) as compensation for the gang rape of a woman and

India pays compensation to Spanish tourist couple attacked over weekend

The Spanish couple who were attacked in India received this Monday check for one million rupees (about US$12,000) as compensation for the gang rape of a woman and the brutal beating of her husband.

“We paid the husband compensation of one million rupees (about $12,000). We conduct a thorough investigation and “We will try to ensure a speedy trial and sentencing,” he said. Anjaneyulu Dodde, deputy commissioner of Dumka district in the northern state of Jharkhand, where the attack took place, told the media.

Issuance of compensation happened at a government “safe house” where two travelers were transferred on Saturday evening, she is of Brazilian origin and a Spanish citizen, and he is also a Spanish citizen.

“Thank you very much to the Jharkhand government, the police are investigating very quickly. three or four people were arrestedsaid the husband of a raped woman after receiving Dodde’s plea for forgiveness for the brutal attack today.

The couple, who spent several months traveling around Asian countries, set up a tent near the police station from Dumka district to spend the night last Friday when they were attacked by a group of men around midnight, they told the agency EFE various official sources.

Both remain in Dumka while investigations continue as police continue to search for the people involved in the attack and gang rape, who are believed to be from eight to ten people.

Until now They only confirmed the arrest of three of those allegedly involved in the incident. who, according to police, admitted the facts, although authorities did not specify what crimes.

Both gave evidence in local court yesterday as a preliminary step for the court to approve the arrests and criminal charges have been formalized.

The law says severe punishment for rape, most of which do not allow bail. According to the Indian Penal Code, rape is punishable by imprisonment for a term of at least 10 years, while gang rape is punishable by up to life imprisonment.

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Two travelers plan to leave India on Tuesday on a motorcycle. travel to Nepal from where they will fly to Spain.

(EFE)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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