I have always looked at such situations from a different perspective. Right from college days, I have never backed out of a fight. From handling hospitals and police with accident victims in Delhi to tripping and smashing a thief on the head in a train to carrying a lead pipe for protection against Durga Puja goondas in Calcutta - I have always faced the situation head one.
When I commit an error, I will be the first one to accept it. When I don't commit an error and some one else does it, I will never take it lying down. I have handled people on the roads, in airports, and even railways stations for something as simple as breaking a queue. In Chennai airport, I once slapped an inebriated passenger for misbehavior, and handed him over to the police who were standing around and watching the whole thamasha. The police then came to me beyond immigration to thank me !!
What I say is this. Protecting your family and loved ones is your utmost duty, irrespective of the consequences. In a situation such as what Ram did, yes, there is an element of risk. But, if you sit down to calculate the risk, you will find yourselves back footing and losing the initiative.
Yes, Ram could have been arrested or booked for assault. But if explained properly to the police, I am sure that could also have been solved. After all he had other drivers who helped him. I would have gone to the extent of holding the driver, calling the police, and getting him booked for rash and negligent driving.
If you remember, I had a similar incident where I was threatened with being abusive to a woman when I questioned a motorcycle driver. When the police sargeant saw my determination, he knew I was correct and booked the motorcycle driver.
One of the biggest issues we all have is the fear of going to a police station. Once you get rid of that fear, you will handle situations differently.
You should feel proud of what you did Ram.
Cheers
