Over 380 cases of crimes against foreign tourists in 2014:Govt

As many as 384 cases were registered for crimes against foreign tourists in 2014, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
In a written reply to a question, Minister of State for Tourism Mahesh Sharma said though the Tourism Ministry does not compile data regarding crime against foreign or domestic tourists, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) under Ministry of Home Affairs has started collecting data on crime against foreign tourists since 2014.
"The total numbers of cases registered for crime against foreign tourists were 384 during 2014," he said.
To a question on whether government has under its consideration a mechanism to prevent crimes against tourists, the Minister said the Ministry has taken a number of measures to ensure safety and security of tourists, including foreign.

"The Ministry of Tourism, on a pilot basis, has set up the "Incredible India Help Line" to guide the tourists," he said, adding that adoption of code of conduct for safe tourism containing a set of guidelines to encourage tourism activities are to be undertaken.
He said state chief ministers and UT administrators have also been asked to take immediate effective steps for ensuring a conducive and friendly environment for all tourists.