What To Do When You Are Molested On A Train? Woman Tweets Her Experience With Tips On How To File Case

Have you ever encountered a molestation case? Do you know what to do? This woman who did shared her ordeal and tips on how to. Read Now!

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It is extremely disturbing that anybody, not just women but men and now animals too are becoming targets of molestation. Having been a victim to something similar myself, this woman's guts gave me goosebumps and it will shake you too! What I love about her? She wrote each and everything down for the public to read, giving tips on how to file an FIR, something that police still takes eons and sometimes refuses to take down. Here is what this Twitter user wrote and ladies TAKE NOTES NOW!

By the way, maam, catcalling too is not to be taken lightly so read thoroughly!

So, this woman was molested by a drunkard in Shatabadi train during her journey and hats off to her, she shared her entire experience and how she dealt with the entire ordeal.

"Many people don't know that TT wields power in any train. In fact, more than a police officer. My co-passenger in a drunken stupor molested me in a full shatabdi. First thing you do, scream and shout and alert the people around you because they are potential witnesses."

"I got down at the next station with the officials. Ladies! This is important!! I know this can be a harrowing experience but you need to clear your mind and write down everything on a piece of paper!! This will not only help you frame your statement but later acts as evidence," she added.

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She wrote, "Whatever you can remember, irrespective of how small it might seem, write it down! Write down the behavior of your PERSON before attack, after the attack and even behavior of others around you because the first question they will ask is did u ask for help! Write down EVERYTHING! Go to your nearest Thana/police station. Every train station has a police station. State clearly that you want to file an FIR. They will ask you to write a statement. Write the statement in front of the officials in case you have any issues, clear it then and there."

Another important tip that she gave: "Time is of essence in these cases. DO NOT LEAVE THE STATION WITHOUT FILING AN FIR. If they say we will file it, stay till they file it. I stayed for 3 hours at the police station because they were taking time to file it. But DO NOT GIVE UP. They have to file an FIR"

"Receiving means they will put their sign and seal saying that they have received your complaint. This is important evidence. Take pictures of your statement because it will come in handy. They called me to the station the next day. They will ask u to drop charges"

In fact, what is sad that the police tried to convince her otherwise. She tweeted: "They cited reasons of how I should think of the family and kids of the molester. I was adamant. I received a copy of my FIR. I was not withdrawing. I submitted my train ticket as evidence. You will have to repeat the story in front of different officials but don't give in!!"

Then she said that she was taken to the court on the third day.

She said: "The judge clears the courtroom so that you may give your statement. The judge does warn you about the consequences of a lie or a false case. You will again repeat the statement before the judge. You will name witnesses that you named. Ensure you tell your family or friends or people you trust after the incident so that they may also be your witness. They will be called and asked what you said to them and what happened. So it is important you inform anyone who is a friend or family"

Then she posted that why maximum people try to avoid filing cases.

"Now, here is where I break a couple of myths. People are hesitant on filing FIR because 'baar baar court aana padta hai'. I'll tell you how it happens. The moment it is a criminal case, you are a witness. You do not need advocates because the state prosecutor will be fighting it. The state prosecutor will be assigned your case and they will fight it on your behalf. You have to go for ONE COURT PROCEEDING. This will probably take one whole day in court but this is the only time you need to go. You're served the summons at whatever address you give the authority"

"On the date, ensure you carry your summons. It will mention in whose courtroom your case will be heard. There will be cops and judicial staff who will help you out. The defense counsel will try and 'settle' the issue. I clearly stated I want a court order and I'm not settling," she added.

"Hence it is important that you stick to the statement and why writing everything you remember is important because 7months down the line, you won't remember everything as clearly as you do during that moment and that's why take pics of the statement so that you know what you said"

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"Once the cross-examination is done, you can go home. That's all you should be involved! You can also let me know if you need any clarifications or help on this :)

She then posted a couple of updates.

Indeed a very strong woman! Dear HerZindagi readers, please do learn from this, take notes, gather the courage because at this point of time when people are not even sparing goats and dogs, how do you know you are safe? All we can do is take precautions and learn self-defense besides teaching our kids on what is good and what is not.

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