Nainital, May 3 -- A tense calm prevailed in Nainital a day after some organisations indulged in violence and protests in the aftermath of the alleged repeated rape of a 12-year-old Hindu girl by a 70-year-old Muslim contractor. The Chief Minister has issued directions for strict action against those taking the law into their own hands, while Kumaon Commissioner Deepak Rawat today claimed that Nainital is safe for tourism.

In addition, the government has warned of strict action against those spreading misinformation or rumours. However, the fact remains that tourism in Nainital has taken a significant hit following the incident, with a large number of hotel bookings cancelled.

Public anger over the rape of the minor girl remained eviden...