Indians believe in the prayer of mother Goddesses. During festivals, we worship teenage girls considering her as a goddess. We respect her and give her blessings. Now the heart of Indians is changing. People don't respect girl child. The sacred and holy country like India has now become dangerous place for girls to live in. Recently it has been considered that Delhi and Uttar Pradesh ranked number one in crimes like sexual harassment, kidnapping, rape and murder of teenage girls, etc.

Being social, civilized and responsible citizen of India, when we are asked the reason behind this, we say that the government officers or politicians or some anti social elements are responsible for such incidents to take place. The reason is true to a great extent. However, there are many other factors behind such incidents. All rape incidents are not due to political affairs or interaction with government officials. Many a times, the crime took place because of the attitude and behavior of girls. The fashion and modern trend to look beautiful and bold is one of the reasons behind it. Insult in love affairs or refuse to marry, after a long friendship can be the another reason behind it. Lastly, madness for sex, can also make someone commit such crime. However, these are the negative circumstances behind which both male and female are responsible. Other than this, there are many innocent girls who unfortunately become victims of such ugly incidents. Here I have some defensive techniques and ideas which can help them to a certain extent:- 　

1. Try to avoid passing through any lonely lane.
2. Don't enter anybodies home, if someone flatters you, when you are alone. Don't believe anyone blindly.
3. Change your dressing style. It is not necessary to look beautiful. It is necessary to remain safe and happy. Wear Salwar suit or Jeans. Avoid wearing skirts, frocks and sarees. Avoid sexy or vulgar dresses.
4. Try to avoid going to parties, discos, night clubs, etc. Avoid alcoholic drinks in parties and discos.
5. Don't inhale or smell anything unknown to you. If anyone forces you to smell, stop breathing for a while.
6. If someone forces you, shout as loudly as you can, without any fear. Tell the whole world that he is insulting and forcing you.
7. Stop feeling ashamed of speaking out about any such incidents. Don't hide anything from your parents.
8. Store the local police station number in your speed dial.
9. Use hard hand bags and wear tough sandals. Make use of it for defending yourself.
10. Do little bit of exercise and yoga at home. Keep your body healthy and strong. If possible learn defensive techniques like kung fu, judo, karate, martial arts, etc.
11. In case of any adverse situation, don't stand crying and looking at them with fear. Just run and come to the busy market place and start shouting. Someone will help you.
12. Many women and girls are also involved in such crime due to money, revenge or jealousy. Learn from your parents how to recognize them. Keep yourself away from such ladies.
13. Your friends may be bad people. Beware of them.
14. Don't eat anything outside from anyone whether known or unknown to you.
15. Don't take lift from anybody.
16. Don't quarrel with anyone unnecessarily.
17. Avoid to talk to any stranger when you are alone.
18. Defensive spray for women are available in markets. You can buy that spray for your safety purpose also.

Now a days, criminals are finding different ways of committing crime and then escaping from police. Many innocent men and women fell their prey. It is better to be cautious and brave. Known people are more dangerous than unknown people. Professional criminals forcefully take away their prey while the known people like friends, neighbors and relatives they flatter you away from the sight of your escorts to unknown dangerous places where you become totally helpless. The incidence of gang rape is increasing days after days in many states.

Recently, it has been complaining in big cities like Kolkata and Indore where a girl was kidnapped and raped by a gang inside a moving car. Many of us ignore such incidence just like a deaf and a blind person and don't come forward to help the innocent girls. The crime chart of Delhi , U.P. and Rajasthan police stations have shown an abnormal slash in the rate of crime committed to the teenage girls. Girls are bought and sold many a time and finally they are escorted by the police from some brothel. Many girls are never found or seen anywhere. Many families don't accept their daughters. Society mentally tortures the family and the girl. They are abused by the public. Let's move forward and reduce the crime rates. Many girls can live a good and happy family life if we are good to them.  

• Written by Devyani Sarkar.
• In category Social Life.
• 12 years ago.

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