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"Tourist Gang Rape in India Exposes Ongoing Struggle Against Sexual Violence"

A Spanish tourist and her partner, travel bloggers with a large Instagram following, were gang-raped in a forest in India's Jharkhand state, highlighting the country's ongoing struggle to combat sexual violence against women. The incident has sparked national outrage, shedding light on the pervasive issue of sexual assaults in India, particularly in rural areas where victims often face stigma and lack faith in the police. Despite legal amendments and efforts to address the problem, women's rights activists argue that the government is still not doing enough to protect women and bring perpetrators to justice. High-profile rape cases involving foreign visitors have drawn international attention to the issue, but a culture of downplaying sexual harassment and violence against women remains prevalent in India.