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New year celebrations soaked in festive spirit are witnessed in every major city including Bangalore. But, 2012 New Year's Eve began on a grim note for a few citizens. With a series of unfortunate events including acts of mindless crimes unfolding in various parts of the country; City Express talks to some of the victims and highlights few such incidents.


According to Madhavi Sharma, a Bangalore-based IT professional, the infamous ‘Gurgaon tragedy' video that went viral on Youtube reflects the sorry state of affairs in our country. "A girl was molested by a group of individuals on a busy street. While onlookers paid no heed to her helpless cries, the cops eventually resorted to lathi charge and came to her rescue. This incident is yet another example of physical assault in times of revelry. This is probably just one of the several cases that involve abduction or rape of women. It's times like these that make us wonder if we are considered as human beings at all," said Sharma.

Brigade Road — the hub of Bangalore's commercial activity and entertainment — too bore witness to several incidents of molestation on New Year 's eve. With no officials in sight, a mob of inebriated men simply took advantage of the situation and traumatised three girls (from Kerala).

[PowertoWomen.in] [Post] Despite deploying a strong force of 16,000 officials all over the city on December 31, these random acts of brutality committed against innocent women is a clear indication of the total failure of the system.

The girls' plea for help went unheard as the hooligans continued to torture them. "These ruthless acts are in fact detrimental to a woman's freedom. Several pairs of hands were trying to pull our jeans down inside a moving auto. Some of us were even groped and kissed by these men — all on the pretext of being drunk. Dressing has nothing to do with molestation. Neither were we scantily dressed nor did we attract any unwanted attention. Eventually, we were rescued by a few men. They had a tough time dispersing the crowd. Such acts of hooliganism are shameful," said one of the girls.

Enroute from Varthur to Koramangala, Savitha Shankara, her husband and a friend were robbed by three drunken men on a bike (who overheard them asking a shopkeeper for directions). Demanding Rs 500 from the couple, the gang resorted to abuse and violence. "They continued to chase us for a few kilometres even after we paid them. It was horrifying.

However, we soon lost them. We informed officials at Varthur Police Station about the whole incident as soon as we could. Luckily, we could identify the men and note down their bike registration number. I sincerely hope that the authorities take strict action against such individuals," added Savitha.

Undoubtedly, the frequency of such delinquent acts has increased over the years. Aggressive and unruly behaviour exhibited by youngsters today is an alarming indication of how the society has failed at large to instill the importance of respect and dignity.

In Gurgaon, jobs, safety and roads after 8 pm, reserved for men?
Posted on March 14, 2012
From this it seems Gurgaon pub attendant’s rape could have been prevented by the police,

…the cabbie and the victim’s brother approached a PCR van parked near Sahara Mall. But when a police officer called the victim on her mobile phone, one of the accused snatched her phone and politely told the cops they were dropping her home. And shockingly, the police did not act.

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The incident raised serious questions on the effectiveness of police patrolling and setting up road barricades , particularly on MG Road. [Cops called victim, captors said all’s wells]

And how does the administration ensure that such shocking inefficiency is never repeated again?

… the Gurgaon administration on Monday passed an order virtually absolving its responsibility of ensuring women are safe. The administration has told all malls, commercial establishments and pub owners that they cannot have women employees working beyond 8pm. [Read more: Don’t work after 8pm, Gurgaon tells women]

Do you as a citizen find the Gurgaon Administration’s response reassuring?

Would it not have been more reassuring if it was made clear that negligence of duty by the police would not be repeated or excused?

So now, the next time there is a rape, the victim would feel she first needs to convince the police that she wasn’t working after 8 pm – maybe then she won’t report. No reports, no rapes.

For once I agree with something in a comment on TOI article.

Well, what will happen if the criminals start raping girls in the day time…????? WILL THEY ASK WOMEN TO STAY INDOORS ALL THEIR LIFE…????

Are jobs, safety and roads after 8 pm, in Gurgaon, reserved for men?

What if a woman was coming back from a wedding or a hospital or a movie or birthday party or a play, or shopping, a school annual function or a dinner after 8 pm?


The Things Every Woman Should Know about [ Safety features] 

Do you want to start over?:

1. Awareness: Your first line of defence. Most people think of kicks to the groin and blocking punches when they hear the term “self-defence.” However, true self-defence begins long before any actual physical contact. The first, and probably most important, component in self-defence is awareness: awareness of yourself, your surroundings, and your potential attacker’s likely strategies.
The criminal’s primary strategy is to use the advantage of surprise. Studies have shown that criminals are adept at choosing targets who appear to be unaware of what is going on around them. By being aware of your surroundings and by projecting a “force presence,” many altercations which are commonplace on the street can be avoided.

2. Use your sixth sense. “Sixth sense.” “Gut instinct.” Whatever you call it, your intuition is a powerful subconscious insight into situations and people. All of us, especially women, have this gift, but very few of us pay attention to it. Learn to trust this power and use it to your full advantage. Avoid a person or a situation which does not “feel” safe–you’re probably right.

3. Self-defense training. It is important to evaluate the goals and practical usefulness of a women’s self-defense program before signing up. Here are two tips:

a) Avoid martial arts studios unless you specifically wish to train in the traditional martial arts techniques and are prepared for a long-term commitment. Many women’s self-defense programs teach watered-down martial arts techniques that are complex and unrealistic under the stress of an actual attack;

b) The self-defense program should include simulated assaults, with a fully padded instructor in realistic rape and attack scenarios, to allow you to practice what you’ve learned.

4. Escape: Always your best option. What if the unthinkable happens? You are suddenly confronted by a predator who demands that you go with him–be it in a car, or into an alley, or a building. It would seem prudent to obey, but you must never leave the primary crime scene. You are far more likely to be killed or seriously injured if you go with the predator than if you run away (even if he promises not to hurt you). Run away, yell for help, throw a rock through a store or car window–do whatever you can to attract attention. And if the criminal is after your purse or other material items, throw them one way while you run the other.

5. Your right to fight. Unfortunately, no matter how diligently we practice awareness and avoidance techniques, we may find ourselves in a physical confrontation. Whether or not you have self-defence training, and no matter what your age or physical condition, it is important to understand that you CAN and SHOULD defend yourself physically. You have both the moral and legal right to do so, even if the attacker is only threatening you and hasn’t struck first. Many women worry that they will anger the attacker and get hurt worse if they defend themselves, but statistics clearly show that your odds of survival are far greater if you do fight back. Aim for the eyes first and the groin second. Remember, though, to use the element of surprise to your advantage–strike quickly, and mean business. You may only get one chance.

6. Pepper spray: Pros and cons. Pepper spray, like other self-defence aids, can be a useful tool. However, it is important to understand that there can be significant drawbacks to its use. For example, did you know that it doesn’t work on everyone? Surprisingly, 15-20% of people will not be incapacitated even by a full-face spray. Also, if you’re carrying it in your purse, you will only waste time and alert the attacker to your intentions while you fumble for it. Never depend on any self-defence tool or weapon to stop an attacker. Trust your body and your wits, which you can always depend on in the event of an attack.

7. Home invasions: A crime on the rise. The primary way to prevent a home invasion is simply to never, ever open your door unless you either are certain you know who’s on the other side or can verify that they have a legitimate reason for being there (dressing up as a repair person or even police officer is one trick criminals use). In the event that an intruder breaks in while you’re home, you should have a safe room in your house to which you can retreat. Such a room should be equipped with a strong door, deadbolt lock, phone (preferably cell phone), and a can of pepper spray or fire extinguisher.

8. Avoiding a car-jacking. Lock all doors and keep windows up when driving. Most car-jackings take place when vehicles are stopped at intersections. The criminals approach at a 45-degree angle (in the blind spot), and either pull you out of the driver’s seat or jump in the passenger’s seat.

9. A travel tip. Violent crimes against women happen in the best and worst hotels around the world. Predators may play the part of a hotel employee, push their way through an open or unlocked door, or obtain a pass key to the room. As with home safety, never open your door unless you are certain the person on the other side is legitimate, and always carry a door wedge with you when you travel. A wedge is often stronger than the door it secures.

10. Safety in cyberspace. Although the Internet is educational and entertaining, it can also be full of danger if one isn’t careful. When communicating on-line, use a nickname and always keep personal information such as home address and phone number confidential. Instruct family members to do the same. Keep current on security issues, frauds, viruses, etc. by periodically referring to “The Police Notebook” Internet Safety Page.

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