I'm posting this on behalf of a gay guy who had a terrible experience on Christmas Day. As I told him when he called me he was both really stupid to get into this (going there with so many valuables) and really lucky - because he could easily not have got free or they could have become even more violent.
We know of two cases of guys who died this year most likely at the hands of guys they hooked up with for sex, and this guy could have become the third. Perhaps the fact that it was Christmas did have something to do with it after all. I don't think the guy is on this list, but if you post comments and mails I'll forward them to him, Vikram Dear All, I just want to relate an incident that happened on Christmas day. I had met this commercial guy through a friend sometime back. His name Rahul [though not sure if this is a fake name I later got to know that his name could be Jai or J something] He is fair, about 5.9 feet, slim, okay physique. [he has a good chest, but they look sagging ?] The first time I met him, I did not fancy him too much so didn't bother calling him again, though had asked incase he knew anyone good. He called me sometime later but since I was not interested and busy did not take his call. He then tried me from a PCO not knowing who it was, I took the call and then he told me that he had someone who was just my type. I then got interested and said that we could meet on Monday, 25th Dec around 6.00 pm as I would go out later. He told me that it would not be possible around then but later like 8.30/9.00 pm. We finally met and I took him to my friend's place [I had the keys to the house and he was not living there] with his friend - really cannot remember his name, Wasim, I think. He said he stayed at Mira Road. He is fair, shortish, good physique, wears silver earrings on both ears, nice eyebrows that meet at the centre. [Just my type]. They then came over and wanted to have a drink. I said that if they came earlier, it would be possible and to do it someother time. They told me it would be better as they were in the mood for drinks. So I gave Rahul 60 bucks to buy a beer. Meanwhile, I was chatting with Wasim. I asked him how much money he would charge ? He said he did not know anything about money and was doing it more for friendship sake. I felt good about it and told him we could be friends etc. and that I could also give him some money and we could keep in touch again. The other guy then came with a quarter of some cheap whisky and we started drinking. I was not keen, but they poured me a little. So I had a bit to give them company. After chatting for a while and drinking for about half and hour, I told the other guy Rahul to go in the next room and I could have some fun with Wasim. Wasim said that he was a bit nervous to do it alone and if we could do a threesome. Found that strange, but I told them that it's very confusing and so we could start and then later maybe he could join in. I told him to take his shirt off and I took mine including my pants. We had not closed the door. He then went in the next room and then the other guy too came and said lets do together and before anything, they started catching me and closing my mouth etc. I screamed a bit in fright [am getting goose bumps while writing this part] they then took me to the other room and closed my mouth. I realized then that there was a third person too [one of them when they had gone to get the booze or cigarettes must have got the third person in] The third person was weathish complexion, thin tall 5.8 and had longish hair. Not good looking. They tied my mouth with some cloth, they also tied my hands and legs not just with cloth but with electric wire too which I realized later. And they tied it quite tight. My hands were getting cramps after a while I was pleading with them to make it loose atleast. They even had some knives / daggers which they were using to threaten me. [I guess the third guy must have carried this with him] They took my credit cards and one of them went to the ATM while the two remained with me. They threatened me to give them the correct passwords, which I did. Luckily, for me in my debit card I had not much money. Maybe just 700/- and I also had a third card which was brand new. [I honestly could not remember that password since I had not used that card.] I was tied for about 2 hours approximately. They then called from the bank and said that the passwords were not correct but I told them that they were and also told him that there would not be much in the Debit card so they could withdraw a maximum of Rs.500 /- from there. I pleaded with them to let me go. I told them that I have old parents to look after etc. They told me the usual story "why do you do such things its wrong etc. Anyways, now good it will help you not to do things like this. We are not bad people, its just that Hume Majbori hai" They said that you could always earn and get the money back but your life is more precious. I even offered to call a friend and give them some 5000-10,000/- they did ask me who etc and how, but I heard them saying that it could be a plot so forget it. Then the guy [Wasim ?] who had gone to the ATM came back saying he withdrew 5000/- or so. They asked me if there was anything in the house, any money etc. I told them that there was nothing and that they could take whatever they want. They were looking at a VCR player and asked if it worked. [This friend of mine had already shifted out of the house with his belongings and family just a few bare minimum things were there]. Wasim then came back and the three were now planning to leave, they seemed to be in a hurry too one of them just said should we cut him ? Another said just leave it. Then again I said how am I supposed to get out of here with my hands and legs and mouth so securely tight ? I pleaded and was crying to atleast leave my hands but they said that if they did that, then I would quicly untied and scream etc. I guess they were scared too. They asked me to give them a no of one of my friends whom they said they would call and tell him to release me. I gave them one of the names but could not remember the no as it was on my mobile. They then left. I was just praying and wondering what would happen now ? How will I ever get out ? And nobody would come here too in search of me ? They took my watch, my gold ring and my expensive mobile [I should have asked them to leave the simcard atleast, but in all this fright etc, could not think] Desperate times, calls for desperate measures, and you get some strength from the Good Lord Above. I managed to remove the cloth from my mouth with my tied hands. That strangely gave me a boost. It was just enough for me to then use my teeth to loosen the knot on my hands which I managed a bit. I was wondering what was so tight that I could not move I then realized that they had tied my hands with wires too. I just used all my strength with my teeth and tried to bite off the wires one by one. I felt so relived when my hands were free I then removed the knots from my leg - the cloth one was easy but the wire was tight. I just did not bother to untie it but used forced to break it free. I then put on my clothes [I remember before they were leaving, one of them wanted to use my shirt as his shirt got torn, but another said "no leave it for him"]. I quickly tried to see what they left behind. As they told me they are leaving the credit cards back. They did leave my wallet, my credit cards and some other cards etc. I could not find my house keys + my friends house keys. I just wanted to leave the place, so I left quickly. I came home and tried to search for a friends nos but since all my numbers were on the phone, I could not find it I was worried since this friend whose nos I gave them to call may come over and not finding the house etc may make a noise or a complaint I just wanted to tell him that I was okay. Anyways, I quickly got into a cab and left for his place it was about 12.30 now. I reached his place by 1.00 am. He did not get any calls so he was unaware of what happened. I then narrated to him the whole story. My whole body was paining. I could not sleep the whole night was just getting nightmares and was scared they may come to my place. [Afcourse, later I did find the keys when I went back] I think they even tried calling me the next day to check if I was okay. I got a blank call from a no starting with 2837. Strangely, I got a call the next day from my friend who had given me this contact. So I was wondering how he called me out of the blue but he told me that it was Christmas season and therefore wished me. I then told him what happened with Rahul and to be careful. He told me that Rahul was trying to call him too twice, the day before Christmas and on Christmas day. The reason am writing this is for those who use paid services to be aware - This hopefully is a lesson well learnt for me. I guess what I have learnt from this is to be careful and not carry credit cards, watches, expensive mobiles etc. Just the bare necessities. If one is not sure about the person, to call a close friend and inform him about the 'date' your having, just incase something goes wrong, one can track the person. Meet the person outside somewhere and try and get out information and check if the person is okay. Do not take in more than one person at the place. I also believe God does give us warnings small ones first, if we do not pay heed to them, then bigger ones. I did not take care, even though I was given two small warnings before. I take this opportunity to wish you all a Safe, healthy, Successful and wonderful 2007. PS : If you have any suggestions, advice, please let me know through Vikram Doctor. Thanks.