Udaipur

A French woman has been raped and tortured in Udaipur, Rajasthan, with the accused still on the run according to reports circulating in Indian media. The incident drew wide attention in part because it came just days after the United States issued a travel advisory warning US citizens about rape incidents in India. The case has intensified discussion about the safety of foreign women travelling in India.

A French tourist was raped in Udaipur on June 22, 2025, according to reporting confirmed by multiple Indian outlets including India Today and The Hindu, with the accused still being sought by police. The case is drawing attention alongside a US travel advisory issued June 16, 2025, warning of rising rape cases in India, prompting renewed debate about safety for foreign visitors.