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On Sunday 22nd October, a revolting and disgraceful incident took place in Fatehpur sikri, when two Swiss tourists were stalked, harassed and attacked by a group of young men near the railway station, leaving them severely injured and traumatized.
According to reports, the incident took place on the premises of the railway station, when a group of 4 men started following Quentin Jeremy Clerc (24) and his girlfriend Marie Droz (24), after urging the two to take a selfie with them. After being denied of any photographs by the couple, the group is said to have turned violent, as they started pelting stones at the two.
Speaking to Times Of India, Jeremy Cleric recalled the incident stating:
“They initially passed comments, which we didn’t understand, and then forced us to stop so they could take selfies with Marie.”
He further added –
“The boys wouldn’t stop walking along despite our protests. All the while they kept taking pictures and trying to get close to Marie. From whatever little we could understand, they were asking our names and the place where we had put up in Agra. They were harassing us. They asked us to accompany them to some place, which we refused. A little after stones and sticks began to rain on me. When Marie intervened, she, too, wasn’t spared.”
Detailing the horrid account of violence, Droz said –
“They hurled stones at both of us. I was hit on the back, shoulder and hand. I still cannot understand why they attacked us. They didn’t take any of our valuables.”
The attack left the couple badly injured, following which they immediately had to be taken to a hospital in Delhi. Jeremy is left with a fractured skull and according to doctors – his hearing abilities have also been affected to some extent due to an injury near his ear. Droz also suffered several injuries on her arm and shoulder.
After hearing about the incident, Shushma swaraj has called for a report from the Yogi government
I have just seen this. I have asked for a report from the State Government. / 1 https://t.co/NbJk4BF5iS via @TOICitiesNews— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) October 26, 2017
We hope swift action will be taken against the perpetrators and justice will be served to the Swiss couple.