In Karnataka's Chikkaballapur district, an Israeli woman was reportedly gang-raped, and her male co-traveler was found dead subsequently under suspicious circumstances.
The duo, according to the police, had been camping deep in a secluded place when they were ambushed by a group of unknown men. The woman was raped, and her friend was discovered dead the following morning. Investigations are still underway to establish whether or not he was killed.
The survivor was able to reach the police, and the authorities have initiated a manhunt for the offenders. The Israeli embassy has been notified, and diplomatic initiatives are being pursued to help the victim.
Karnataka's Home Minister has vowed tough action, while the incident has generated outrage, bringing to the forefront questions about tourist safety in India.