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Indian court hands death penalty to 3 for tourist rape, murder near Unesco heritage site

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 17, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Indian court hands death penalty to 3 for tourist rape, murder near Unesco heritage site
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An Indian court sentenced three men to death for the rape and murder of tourists near the Hampi UNESCO World Heritage site in southern India. The incident occurred last year when the men attacked a group of five people, including an Israeli tourist, an American man, and their homestay host, while they were stargazing. The three men raped the Israeli tourist and her host, and pushed the three men in the group into a canal. One of the men, an Indian national from Odisha state, was found dead the next day. The area, known for its rocky terrain and temple ruins, is a popular tourist destination.

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United States 30% Odisha 40% UNESCO World Heritage site 50% Hampi 60% Israeli ×270% India ×390%

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