Recently, a girl in Bangalore foiled a kidnapping attempt. There are some lessons to learn from this event. Here is the video you must first see, so you can understand what we discuss below.
While the crime against women is on an all time high, it is now becoming a necessity for all to be physically and mentally strong to foil any attacks. It is time and again proved that those who fear most are picked as targets. Even though we spend millions of rupees on education, you still don't possess the knowledge that will set you free from FEAR. Unfortunate but true. At Armored Spirit, we've made a decision to train you tactically to get rid of fear. But before we get to that, we'd like you to read some of our suggestions you can implement on a daily basis. Plz share this with your colleagues and friends. It could definitely save someone some day.
So, you watched the above video. As scary as it is, trust us the tips to avoid are just as simple. So here you go -
1 - Never talk on the phone while you are walking on the road. Specially in areas that are quite and with negligible people movement. That could be even in front of your home. Quite areas are as advantageous for your adversary as they can be for you.
For your adversary, you know why its good. NO PEOPLE. For you, it could be an advantage if you have your ears, eyes open to scan your surrounding. If you are on phone, most of your senses are engaged, leaving you more prone to an surprise attack.
2 - Always watch your 6 (your back). Consider yourself a little safe only when you have a wall behind you. The adversary in this video, followed her. He went towards the corner and waited there. Never be so involved in the conversation that you can't notice a man closing in on you. Even if you had to be on a call, keep walking. In the middle of the road (provided its a by-lane and has no traffic). Away from openings that lead into buildings where you can be pulled in easily.
Also, don't walk in a set pattern. Keep changing your direction at random. Turn 360 degrees. This will never allow the adversary to take you by surprise from behind. Simply - DO NOT BE PREDICTABLE.
3 - Always carry a pen in your dominant hand and your cellphone in the other. You are smart to know what you must do with a pen. It can be used to engrave lessons not just on paper.
Most interesting part of this video was the lady who witnessed the abduction. Go back to the video and watch her reaction. Usually, being a witness to a crime and being afraid, we tend to walk faster or run. In this case, her pace of walk remained same. This could mean a few things -
a) She has been a silent witness to such crime before.
b) She has been a silent witness to this particular criminal in action before.
b) She has been a silent witness to this particular criminal in action before.
There is no video evidence to she having done anything to stop this crime. Maybe she did raise an alarm and that part of the video is not available. Just MAY BE.
But here is what I have always felt - NO MAN, can harm any woman without a woman directly/indirectly being involved in as a spectator. If women decided in one voice to stand up for another, we could reduce 90% of dowry deaths, as it cannot take place without the active involvement of the mother in law, a woman.
I hope, the above tips are taken seriously. Strictly NO PHONE while walking on the road, specially silent ones.
Take Care & Take Charge,
Chakradhari Rowe
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