Rather than live like a rat, NRIs could raise money so that activists can arm themselves for self-defense. It is legally allowed to have licenced arms for self-defense in India.
If a couple of these goons were eliminated in self-defense, they would have learnt a good lesson. regards, Samir ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The criminal assault that took place in Panjim on Prajal Sakhardande and Aires Rodrigues is not a surprise. What surprised me was Aires being an advocate and a person who’s been outside India, should throw caution to the wind. Any activist who’s fighting for any issue will have developed enemies, and it is mandatory that he/she takes basic precautions for his personal safety. Below are a few basic points that one should follow; the principle being in not allowing your adversary to plan an assault. Never follow any fixed routine. Like walks in the morning, frequenting a fixed restaurant, etc. Never follow the same route and timing to work and back. Delay or go early or take a roundabout route. Never be out late at nights when most people are already home. The chances of less witness make an assault on you more feasible. Never stay at a public place like bars or restaurants for more than half an hour. If you are travelling by car, always shut the windows and lock doors from inside. Never stop if a stone is thrown at the windshield. If you are attending a late function, arrange to stay somewhere else for the night. Avoid travelling on motor bikes. Never tell anyone your whereabouts, except your family and trusted friends. Use answering machine at your residence telephone, so you cannot know if you’re home or not. Never get out of your house at night, even if you hear a baby crying at your front door. Call the police. Never respond to an SMS. Call back and confirm. If you’ve made a lot of enemies, never keep a fixed residence. AND PLEASE KEEP YOUR EYES AND EARS OPEN ! BE ALERT !! Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
