Last year, out of a total of 466 pickpockets caught across various stations of the Delhi metro, 421 were women. Do the math, and that’s a staggering 94% of pickpockets, operating on the metro network. The numbers compiled by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for this year report that nothing has really changed, with a total of 293 women pickpockets nabbed in comparison to only 22 men.
You know what this means, right? Among other things, our beloved ladies’ compartment is, now, a high-risk zone. According to Hindustan Times , you’d never suspect any of the apprehended female pickpockets of any kind of ill-intention.
“…In most cases it was found that the women who were apprehended after the act of stealing were the least doubtful,” a senior official said.
Oops.
Given that these pesky pickpockets are always a step ahead, what can we do to make sure our keemti samaan stays safe? Here are 10 ideas that are fool-proof ways to keep them pickpockets away!
1. Purchase a leash for all your samaan .
Beware of knotting things up for yourself!
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2. Wrap it in foil, to disguise your valuables as food.
Beware of pickpockets who are also gluttons!
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3. Hide all your valuables under your flowy skirt. The more flowy, the better.
Beware of escalators! They are a risky business.
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4. Transfer all your money onto the metro card for a full refund at the end of your trip.
Beware of women who stare too intently as you swipe your metro card!
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5. Never wear deodorant. You can easily identify a potential pickpocket as the only individual who dares to come too close.
Beware of unfortunate repercussions on your potential metro love story!
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6. Forget about being fashionable. Always, always wear socks. Apart from keeping you warm, it is a secure hiding place.
Beware of setting off one too many security alarms, especially if your socks are stuffed with metal!
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7. Carry an extra decoy wallet.
Beware of confusing yourselves, scatterbrains!
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8. Stand at the divider, extend your wallet-bearing arm and hold said wallet on the other side, away from the dangerous 94%.
Beware of the other 6% of all pickpockets, lurking on ‘The Other Side’
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9. Always touch up in the metro. Your mirror is your best friend and the eyes on the back of your head.
Beware of pickpockets standing directly in front of you!
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10. Lipstick Stun Guns ! Yes, they’re a thing. Not only will they prove super effective in warding away pickpockets, they come in four colours.
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