BEWARE OF VEHICLE MUGGING
MODUS OPERANDI !!!!!!
* Miscreants stop your vehicle on a pretext that you caused an accident.
* While on the move miscreants continuously honk with an intention of stopping your vehicle
* Without warning the miscreants tend to force their way into your car.
* Demand compensation by high handed approach and intimidation.
* If you don't have cash, miscreants compel you to draw money from the ATM.
* Usually they target a person driving alone in the vehicle.
HOW TO PREVENT AND ASSIST POLICE IN NABBING THE MUGGERS?
DO's
* Be bold and don't panic when confronted by vehicular muggers.
* Raise an alarm to attract attention of public.
* Take the photograph of the miscreant's vehicle number plate discreetly with your cell phone.
* Keep a pepper spray to defend yourself.
* If you are smart/tactful enough and can engage them in conversation, inform the police by way of SMS or call till enforcement authorities reach you.
* When being chased by miscreants divert the vehicle to a crowded place to seek help.
DON’Ts:
* Do not panic and give away your valuables.
* Do not unlock your vehicle even if you have to keep the engine running.
* Do not allow yourself to be intimidated and handle the situation diplomatically.
* Do not risk your life if options are limited.
* Do not get down from the vehicle nor allow any stranger to get into your vehicle.
Emergency Numbers
Bangalore Police Control Room
Inspector : +91-9448448833 North - +91-80-22943434
Sub-Inspector : +91-9972833003 South - +91-80-22943111
Crime Squad : +91-9845668681 +91-9980399551 East - +91-80-2294 3535
Cheetah Patrolling
Team : +91-9902660986
West - +91-80-22943232 +91-9980834703
Hyderabad :
All Law & Order Police Stations
Delhi :
Delhi Police Helplines, Police Helplines in Delhi, Phone Number of Delhi Police
Noida :
http://www.noidapolice.com/index_findstscvi.php
Gurgaon :
PoliceStations
Mumbai
Mumbai Police - Important Telephone Numbers
"Remember the miscreants are equally scared but they pretend to be courageous"
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