{"id":10562,"date":"2012-05-09T00:23:00","date_gmt":"2012-05-09T00:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dwarkaparichay.com\/blog\/2012\/05\/need-of-pppro-delhi-police-in-dwarka\/"},"modified":"2020-12-15T12:05:31","modified_gmt":"2020-12-15T06:35:31","slug":"need-of-pppro-delhi-police-in-dwarka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dwarkaparichay.com\/blog\/need-of-pppro-delhi-police-in-dwarka\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to avoid – Robbery, Theft – Burglary, Snatching"},"content":{"rendered":"
\nAfter so many incidents of theft, chain\/ purse snatching etc. taking these days. Some measures which we should follow in case of dealing with robbery, theft, burglary, purse-snatching etc.<\/p>\n

General Tips in cases of:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Robbery<\/strong>
\n-Dial `100` or contact your local police station if you notice something suspicious
\n-Avoid keeping large sums of money or valuables at your place of work
\n-Do not carry large amounts of money with you. If this is unavoidable, do not carry the money all at once
\n-Carry out your transactions discreetly
\n-Activate any alarm silently. Your movements should be calm and composed
\n-If gunshots are fired, drop to the floor and seek cover. Your life is the most valuable thing you should protect during a robbery
\n-Try to accurately recall the assailants` features
\n-Report the incident to the Police<\/p>\n

2. Theft – Burglary<\/strong>
\n-Use the door spy-hole and always fasten the safety chain
\n-Make sure your doors and windows are well secured
\n-If possible, install security locks on the front door of your residence, a reinforced metal rod around the door frame and metal pins on sliding doors
\n-Do not leave notes stating when you will return or how long you will be absent
\n-Make sure your house or apartment does not appear completely shut up, which may indicate you are away for some time
\n-If possible, install an automatic lighting switch and alarm system
\n-Inform relatives, friends or neighbours about your absence, or if there are particularly serious reasons, contact your local police station
\n-Do not leave large amounts of money or valuables at home
\n-Report any incident to the Police<\/p>\n

3. Purse or handbag snatching<\/strong>
\n-Do not carry large amounts of money with you
\n-Walk on the inner side of the pavement and in an opposite direction to oncoming traffic; always keep your handbag closed and facing the inner side<\/strong> of the sidewalk
\n-Do not hesitate to call for assistance if someone attacks you in an attempt to steal your handbag or purse. Protect your handbag and wallet in crowed areas
\n-When seated at outdoor eateries, restaurants, coffee shops, park benches etc., do not leave your handbag on the seat next to you
\n-Do not bring valuables or large amounts of money with you to the beach
\n-When in your car, be observant of the movements of motorcyclists next to or behind<\/strong> your vehicle, and do not put your handbag in an obvious location inside the vehicle or on the passenger`s seat. Place it below the passenger`s seat
\n-Lock your vehicle`s doors while driving
\n-If you cannot resist the assailant and hold onto your handbag, remember that your health and physical integrity are more valuable than anything else
\n-Try to remember the assailant`s features and the means of getaway used, if applicable
\n-Report the incident to the Police
\n
\nFollowing these small measures can prevent incidents saving both our life & our hard earn money.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\nCompiled by Mohit Gupta<\/em><\/strong>
\nDwarka Forum<\/a> \/ Dwarka Parichay<\/a> Team<\/p>\n