– A recent landslide in Kerala’s Wayanad has claimed at least 150 lives, prompting authorities to issue a warning against dark tourism.
– Dark tourism involves visiting tragic and historical sites such as Auschwitz and Chernobyl to understand harsh realities.
– The trend of dark tourism is increasing, with more visitors showing interest in visiting sites associated with tragedy worldwide.
– In India, places like Cellular Jail in Port Blair, Roopkund Lake in Uttarakhand, and Kuldhara in Rajasthan attract dark tourism.
– Experts suggest that the rise in dark tourism reflects a cultural fascination with the darker side of history and a desire to understand and learn from past tragedies.
– However, dark tourism also has its darker sides, as seen in the case of Otto Warmbier, who died after being detained in North Korea.
– Kerala Police has warned against dark tourism in Wayanad to ensure smooth rescue and relief efforts.