Ludhiana: “Progress is not just making new highways but ensuring that they are safe for all,” said Vikas Sharma, administrator of Nomads on Wheels riding club, condemning the “heinous act” against the Spanish woman, who was gang raped in Jharkhand’s Dumka forest when she along with her husband was travelling from West Bengal to Nepal.
Around 30 riders from various motorcycle clubs of Ludhiana including Nomads on Wheels, GT Harley Club, Punjabb Jeep Club and Royal Riders held a protest outside a cafe on Ferozepur Road to seek justice for the 35-year-old Spanish woman.Seeking safety of travellers, the clubs urged the govt to take strict action against the culprits. The protesters also urged the bikers’ community to stand together in support of the affected couple till justice is delivered.
Sharma added, “This is indeed a very unfortunate incident. Strict action should be taken against culprits in fast track court. Also, people should act responsibly. On one side we consider guests akin to God, on the other, we give them a horrible experience.”
Rajdeep Singh, founder and director of Nomads on Wheels riding club, said, “The riding community of the city seriously condemns the despicable and horrendous act against the Spanish couple on a world tour on their motorcycles. We univocally demand toughest measures to be taken by the authorities against perpetrators of such crimes in our country or elsewhere.”
Jannet Mary John, a resident doctor at Dayanand Medical College, who has been biking for a decade, said, “It is shocking and heart-breaking. Tourists undergoing such traumatic experiences in our nation is very shameful and absolutely unacceptable. The govt should implement strict rules and punishments to maintain safety for women. It’s the responsibility of each and every citizen of India to provide a safe environment for women, especially our foreign guests. ‘Atithi devo bhava’ should not simply remain on posters, but become our reality.”
Sonia Dhiman, a member of the biking community who runs a cafe, said, “Indian women are fearlessly exploring the world solo, but incidents like these back at home terrify us. Just think, if this happened to any one of us travelling abroad! It’s truly shameful and a reminder of the safety concerns we still face in India.”
Rhythm Sharma, a businessman who has been riding for around eight years, said, “What image are we presenting to the rest of the world? The govt needs to make laws and provide regular patrolling in unexplored and remote areas for travellers.”
Ram Sharma, a member of Nomads on Wheels and Punjabb Jeep Club, added, “The incident has left the entire community disturbed. We want the couple to get all types of support by the govt and the police.”
Around 30 riders from various motorcycle clubs of Ludhiana including Nomads on Wheels, GT Harley Club, Punjabb Jeep Club and Royal Riders held a protest outside a cafe on Ferozepur Road to seek justice for the 35-year-old Spanish woman.Seeking safety of travellers, the clubs urged the govt to take strict action against the culprits. The protesters also urged the bikers’ community to stand together in support of the affected couple till justice is delivered.
Sharma added, “This is indeed a very unfortunate incident. Strict action should be taken against culprits in fast track court. Also, people should act responsibly. On one side we consider guests akin to God, on the other, we give them a horrible experience.”
Rajdeep Singh, founder and director of Nomads on Wheels riding club, said, “The riding community of the city seriously condemns the despicable and horrendous act against the Spanish couple on a world tour on their motorcycles. We univocally demand toughest measures to be taken by the authorities against perpetrators of such crimes in our country or elsewhere.”
Jannet Mary John, a resident doctor at Dayanand Medical College, who has been biking for a decade, said, “It is shocking and heart-breaking. Tourists undergoing such traumatic experiences in our nation is very shameful and absolutely unacceptable. The govt should implement strict rules and punishments to maintain safety for women. It’s the responsibility of each and every citizen of India to provide a safe environment for women, especially our foreign guests. ‘Atithi devo bhava’ should not simply remain on posters, but become our reality.”
Sonia Dhiman, a member of the biking community who runs a cafe, said, “Indian women are fearlessly exploring the world solo, but incidents like these back at home terrify us. Just think, if this happened to any one of us travelling abroad! It’s truly shameful and a reminder of the safety concerns we still face in India.”
Rhythm Sharma, a businessman who has been riding for around eight years, said, “What image are we presenting to the rest of the world? The govt needs to make laws and provide regular patrolling in unexplored and remote areas for travellers.”
Ram Sharma, a member of Nomads on Wheels and Punjabb Jeep Club, added, “The incident has left the entire community disturbed. We want the couple to get all types of support by the govt and the police.”