New submission from Surya
My friend and I were on our way to work in an auto rikshaw when we came to a red light. The driver stopped and two guys came, one on each side of the rikshaw to sell us tissue boxes. They insist, we decline, they insist some more, they are laughing and won’t let go. The driver sits there with a poker face as if nothing was going on. It lasted for at least five minutes, I was getting really unnerved and then, just as we were about to drive off when the light turned green, they both felt our breasts and before they ran off I just had the time to brush off his hand and shout don’t touch me, but it was too late. I was so shocked and the driver still didn’t say a thing although I am not sure whether he saw it happening or not but I am sure he heard me.
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I’ve had a similiar experience, where two men just came and sat in the auto next to me. Don’t hesitate to shout out, and if need be, create a scene. And if there’s a policeman nearby,even better.
Just make sure people know what’s happening. Otherwise these animals get away too easily, as they take advantage of your silence.
When I used to travel in ricks, I would put my bag or rucksack in front of me as a barrier. That would deter the autowala from peering at my breasts and if some motorcycle wala came from the side and stopped, I would shift the bag accordingly. Sad but true, we women have to find such ways against these creeps.
From my experience, no one will come and help you out. We have to fight our battle on our own