Incidents of Vehicle Mugging in Bangalore. Just thought to share with your folks (especially who reside in Bangalore)
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.
Punch your ATM PIN in reverse order to alert the Police.
DONTs:
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.
"Remember the miscreants are equally scared but they pretend to be courageous"
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
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.
Punch your ATM PIN in reverse order to alert the Police.
DONTs:
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.
"Remember the miscreants are equally scared but they pretend to be courageous"
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