7 Years Of Nirbhaya Incident: These Safety Products And Apps Will Help You Ward Off Attackers

It is rare that we don't wake up to the news of rape in the country. Today , a black day for us when the Nirbhaya rape case happened, Women safety still looks like the last thing on priority for the government. One after the other, crimes against women are shaking us to the core. After the recent Hyderabad and Unnao case, we can't expect justice for women.

We don't know when will the government start working towards proper security arrangements for women all across the country. Till then, we will have to protect ourselves. Here are a few things you should keep with you handy everytime.

In a country like India where crimes against women are on a rise, you can't step out of your house without a pepper spray. You never know when you will need it. You get pepper sprays easily in the market. You can also prepare one at home. Make sure you keep it handy. Don't keep it too low in your bag.

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These days you also get a pepper spray pistol. This can act as your self-defense accessory. Hit it hard on the face of the stalker and run.

Now you also get a lipstick knife. It looks like a regular lipstick but you can use it to protect yourself. You can keep it in your bag or in your pocket.

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A safety rod is another safety product you can keep in your bag. These are foldable and can easily fit in your bag. The rod can injure the stalker in a single hit. You can also use things like a selfie stick to hit the attacker.

You can use smart keychain for your bag. Pick a key chain that comes with a sharp and pointed head. This can be used as a self-defense weapon. Push the attacker with this keychain and this will help you ward off the attacker.

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There are many other safety products that you can carry in your bag but you may not be allowed to take in all while you are travelling in public transport like metro.

Following the recent crimes that took place in the country, you cannot just rely on these safety products. You can add to your safety by using safety apps available on play store. These apps will help you stay comparatively safe while you are travelling. These applications help you stay connected with someone or the other in case of an emergency.

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bSafe is a real-time safety app that connects you with your emergency contact and starts sending alerts to them whenever you click the alarm. It also allows them to see real-time videos for 5 minutes.

iSharing is another real time location access app where you can share your location with your family. This is like a personal group where you get reaching time, leaving time and you also get a panic alert whenever there is an emergency.

Circle of 6 app is an application that works with 6 friends. This has pre-programmed messages like “come and get me, I need help getting home safely”. This also sends along your location. The app also has emergency numbers. Just a few clicks and you can protect yourself from an unsafe situation.

Himmat is an app recommended by Delhi Police. After registering yourself on the app, you can raise an alert on the app during an emergency. This will send your location and audio access to the police control room.

Smart 24*7 is another app by the police department for cities like Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Jammu, Gurgaon, Noida. This provides access to security. You can click the panic button and request police, hospital or fire service.

Here are some more tips you should keep in mind whenever travelling:

• Always hold your bag tightly as it can act as a weapon for you. Hit it hard on the face of the attacker.
• Don't use your phone while you are walking on the road. This will help you stay alert all the time.
• Always share your location and cab/ auto details with any of your family members.
• Don't post real-time on your social media, it makes it easier for people to know your location. Don't put your personal information on your social media.