Sushma Swaraj Helps A Young Swiss Couple, Who Were Brutally Beaten Near Agra By Goons

Both the central and state governments have been advertising to increase tourism in India. We can understand why it is so important because some cities are such tourist attractions that their entire economy runs on it.

Which is why this incident comes as such a shock.

A Swiss couple, Quentin Jeremy Clerc (24) and Marie Droz (24) were attacked in Fatehpur Sikri a city 40 kms away from Agra. The tourists were chased and beaten up with sticks and stones on Sunday afternoon.

Quentin’s skull was fractured, he had a clot in his brain and even his hearing has been impaired. Marie too was left with broken bones and multiple bruises.

Recounting the horror the couple spoke to Times of India. They narrated that they were strolling near the railway station when a gang of goons started following them. Quentin said,

“They initially passed comments, which we didn’t understand, and then forced us to stop so they could take selfies with Marie.”

The gang kept harassing the couple, following them and asking where they had put up in Agra. When Quinten and Marie refused to answer they started pelting them with stones. However, they did not take any of the couple’s valuable items.

The tourism industry was left shocked by this incident because their livelihood depended on it. In a report by Hindustan Times, a tourist operator said,

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“Such incidents will scare tourists away. As it is there is so much controversy around the Taj. Hopefully Yogi ji would do something about it.”

Home to the Taj Mahal, Agra is one of (if not biggest) star attractions in India. Even though the city’s economy on tourism no bystander helped the injured couple. Instead, they stood unapologetically and took photos and videos of them.

On seeing this our very own External Affairs Minister and part-time Twitter governance queen, Sushma Swaraj came to the rescue saying,

Twitter responded to her by saying:

1. Appalling!

2. You are giving us hope, Sushma.

3. Strict action must be taken.

4. Let’s hope the state of UP improves soon.

5. We appreciate the immediacy in your response.

Goons like these are soiling the name of this country. Where the practice of Atithi Devo Bhava has been taught to us since childhood it is shameful that we are treating our guests like this. However, we hope Sushma Swaraj’s swift action has helped the couple.

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