please have a look at the murder rates between India and Usa.....
http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_mur_percap-crime-murders-per-capita
India is below USA and that too if you compare the poverty India has ....and the population extrapolation between both countries...I would say Usa is way ahead of us in crime of this kind....
In indian poverty dosent induce crime as it does in Usa because of the value system we have.......
I really dont know why the poor in India ..inspite of being neglected so much by the government...still choose to work hard and never think of crime as an easy way....
I think religion plays a big role ...we believe in karma perhaps that or perhaps something else but crime is not a way out....for indians.
Also please have a look at this link below..
http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-top-ten/countries-with-highest-reported-crime-rates.html
http://www.securityworld.com/ia-431-international-crime-statistics.aspx
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/cms.php?story_id=4480
http://www.unwire.org/unwire/20020715/27649_story.asp
i quote Tanya deshmukh below
"Some tips if you are traveling in India, always carry a pepper spray and a swiss knife or a pair of sharp scissors. Apart from molestation, you may have unpleasant experiences of people trying to mug you and steal your bags or money."
This is a very very rare case where people will mug foriegners...there are instances of pickpocketing(which again is very rare) but no one will point a gun at you or try to rob you upfront.
Most indians are a lot thinner and weaker compared to beef eating europeans.
"Always use the main roads to travel, specially if alone - and I would not bais this based on gender. Avoid traveling late at night unless you are positive about commuting back late at night - if you have a friend you'd drop you back or a cab guy who can be trusted."
I can say this with some confidence....Most indian cities are very very safe at night and you are welcome to enjoy our night life.Especially in delhi and banglore.
Dont get drunk and under the influence of drugs while traveling, this would make you more susceptible to ruffians.
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I have travelled a lot in India and most of it alone, so would always advice to keep to yourself and not to befriend strangers in trains and buses. Never leave your luggage back with them or take food offered by them. Also, never offer to look after their children or their luggage, might just land you in trouble. Its ok to be indifferent till you reach your destination. "
yes you should not get drugs as its bad for health and YOU would be susceptible.....but that can be in any part of the world....but even then you would find some friendly person who would perhaps try to get you on your feet.
You can befriend people in trains and busses no problem there either..I think tanya would do better to travel with people next time....instead of travelling like the way she describes here ...totally afraid and scared all the time with knives and pepper spray's ...its funny ...In india its commen practice to ask strangers while travelling in trains to look after their luggage or for you to leave your luggage with complete strangers especially when you are travelling long distance.Its normal and natural....I dont know what to say about this paranoid post which scares you away even from looking after children ...which again is a commen practice in India...
YES IT IS OK TO BE INDIFFERENT TILL YOU REACH YOUR DESTINATION BUT ITS ALSO OK IF YOU STAY BACK IN THE COUNTRY OF YOUR ORIGIN...;-) INSTEAD OF TRAVELLING IN INDIA...WHERE THE REAL MAGIC LIES IN connnecting with the people and their culture.
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