In a distressing incident near DLF Mall, Sector-18, Noida, a Journalist experienced harassment while waiting for a cab on August 14. According to the victim, a bike passed by, and the person sitting at the back made an inappropriate comment, "kya rate legi," without stopping. The incident occurred in a matter of seconds. The journalist shares another incident in the same area where Last Sunday, while walking towards Sector-18 Metro in broad daylight, a man approached and greeted her with a casual "hello," which she initially took as a possible fan of her journalistic work. However, the situation quickly turned distressing when he said, "Don't be shocked. Please calm down." The journalist emphasised that neither her clothing nor the time of day should be blamed. What matters is the constant fear that she and many women like her live with. Noida: Married Woman Alleges She Was Asked About Her 'Rate' by Group, Later Clarifies on 'Exaggerated' Statement (Watch Videos).
Journalist Experienced Harassment While Waiting for a Cab
Trigger warning: Harassment
1. I was waiting for my cab near DLF m, Sector -18, Noida. A bike crossed and the guy sitting at the back waved and asked 'kya rate legi'. He didn't even stop and everything happened within a flick of seconds.
Thankfully, I'm back at home safely rn.
— Sonal Pateria (@SonalPateria) August 14, 2024
Another Harassment Incident in Noida
'Maine aapko walk karte dekha. Apa mujhe bahut acchi lagin. To maine socha rok kar baat ki jaaye. Kya pata koi chance ban jaaye'
I was so shocked with his audacity. I politely said I'm not interested and this is not the right way and walked off.
— Sonal Pateria (@SonalPateria) August 14, 2024
"Harassment Isn’t About What I Was Wearing; It’s About Living in Fear"
All of this happened this month only. I'll not be defensive about what I was wearing or what the time was. Because none of that matters. What matters is that I and a lot of women like me live in constant fear. And we have no energy left to report each & every case.
— Sonal Pateria (@SonalPateria) August 14, 2024
Women and Child Helpline Numbers:
Childline India – 1098; Missing Child and Women – 1094; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women and Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/1291.
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