The cases of crimes against women are continuously increasing across the country. In such a situation, women's safety has become a big issue. If you also feel unsafe traveling at night, then you can protect yourself with these tips.
- Women Safety Tips: The safety of women remains a serious issue all over the world. Especially in India, increasing crimes against women are raising a big question about their safety. Every day one gets to see and hear news of crimes committed against women from one or the other part of the country. In such a situation, not only the girls are scared to stay out of the house overnight, but their family members are also very worried. Often the brain stops working during an accident and an accident. In such a situation, it is necessary to act wisely while controlling the panic. In such a situation, we will tell you about some such safety tips, following which you can keep yourself safe.
- Whenever you step out of the house, make sure that your mobile phone is fully charged. Also keep a charger with you, so that you can charge the phone when needed. Apart from this, keep the numbers of police, family, and some friends on speed dial, so that you can call them immediately in times of need.
- If you work night shifts, try not to use private vehicles to go home, as they may break down suddenly on the way back. It would be better if you use the cab provided by the office or book it yourself.
- It is also often very unsafe to return by cab at night. In such a situation, keep in mind that whenever you sit in a cab or vehicle, note down the number of the auto or taxi or click its photo and send it to your acquaintances. Also, while leaving for home, inform your family members about this, so that they can contact you if there is a delay.
- If you are traveling late at night or early morning in an auto or cab, be aware of the routes. Also, if you do not know the route, do not let the driver know about it. If you do not know the way, then you can take the help of Google Maps. Also, try not to sleep during the journey and be alert all the way.
- Always choose crowded routes while traveling in cabs or autos. If we talk about driver shortcuts, then refuse them. If you have any idea of any untoward incident, then take care of the police post or station falling on the way. At the same time, even if you are going alone, avoid taking shortcuts and always go through well-lit congested areas.
- If you are traveling in any public transport like bus etc. at night, then stay away from such buses where there are no passengers. Travel in the bus even if you see people, especially women. Apart from this, do not sit in an auto in which the passenger is already sitting.
- If you are traveling in your car late at night or early in the morning and someone stops your car, do not get out of the car. In such a situation, lock the doors and windows of the vehicle and call 100 immediately. Also keep honking the horn continuously, so that the attention of the people around comes towards you.
- If another vehicle is following you, increase your speed. Also, during this time avoid going towards any deserted area. Instead, you can ask for help by going to a public place like a police post, hospital, or mall. Also, by honking continuously, you can draw everyone's attention toward you.
- If you are walking late at night, do not take a lift from a stranger no matter how much you are forced to. Also, if you feel that someone is following you, stop at any house or shop on the way and tell the whole situation.
- Whenever you go out of the house, keep some safety devices like pepper spray, a safety torch with an electric effect, and a lipstick-shaped flashlight in your bag, so that you can save yourself by using it if needed.