A heartbreaking incident took place with a Spanish tourist couple in Jharkhand when a woman was on Friday, March 1, 2024, and since then, the State Police and other teams have been investigating the case. Recently, a Spanish couple came on a bike trip where the woman was being raped by seven local men from Jharkhand.
The unfortunate incident came as a shame for the country as a tourist couple was harassed by the locals. According to some recent reports, out of 7 accused, the police have arrested three accused and the search for the remaining four is in process. It is believed that soon the culprits will be caught and will be punished harshly. Fernanda shares another story where she reveals the face of one of the accused.
Also, Jharkhand Tourism has released an apology letter for the recent incident. The letter stated, “We at Jharkhand Tourism express our deepest heartfelt grief over the recent incident in Dumka, Jharkhand. Our thoughts are with the victim during this difficult time.”
The letter further stated, “We condemn such heinous acts and stand in solidarity with efforts to ensure justice and safety for all individuals in our community. Law enforcement agencies are progressing in their effort to take stringent action against the culprits. The Department of Tourism is committed to establishing safe spaces for tourists,” the letter added.
What happened with the Brazilian-Spanish couple?
A Brazilian-Spanish couple, 68-year-old, Vicente and 28-year-old Fernanda were traveling through Asia on a motorcycle and were in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. In the night the couple was resting in the camp in the deserted area of Kurmahat village as they couldn’t find the hotel nearby. While the couple was in their tent some men attacked them.
The couple took to their social media after the incident on Friday, 1 March 2024, where they narrated what happened to them. It was reported by the couple that the woman vlogger, Fernanda was raped by seven men, and her husband, Vicente was badly beaten by them. After the incident, immediate action was taken and the Jharkhand police are probing the case.
After medical tests, it was confirmed that the 28-year-old woman was raped and the couple is under medication. The incident came as a shock and a disappointment for the nation.
Who are the accused in the Fernanda rape case?
After the tragic incident was reported, the Jharkhand Police looked into the matter, and on Sunday, March 3, 2024, it was stated that three people who were arrested in connection with the gang rape were sent to judicial custody by the court. The police also said that the victim’s statement, Fernanda’s, has been recorded under Section 164 of the CrPC.
According to Pitamber Singh Kherwar, the Superintendent of Police, seven people are involved in the case; three have been sent to jail, and the other four accused have been identified and are in search, and they will be caught soon. It is also believed that Jharkhand’s CID team is also investigating the case.
It was reported by the Hindustan Times that the three accused have been identified as Rajan Marandi, Pradip Kisku, and Sukhlal Hembrorn, and the three of them are said to be between the ages of 20 and 30. Also, a medical test was conducted on the accused at Phulo Jhano Medical College, after which they were sent to jail, while the other four accused are yet to be caught.
Deputy Commissioner provides the motorbike partner and husband of Fernanda, Rs 10 Lakh as compensation.