Many ancient travellers described india as a peaceful land with hardly any serious crime. do u think they would say the same now ?? why or why not ?
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Generally, the level of crimes is moderate and India is relatively safe for tourists. The most common types of crime are theft, armed robbery and rapes. Agree on all fares and payments in advance and being told that you can pay “as you like” is a bad sign. While travelling in the transport and in general never accept any food or drinks as they might be spiked. In order to make your trip safe. SafeAround has compiled information from numerous sources make sure you have a safe trip to India and be aware of all potential dangers. India is the 106th safest country in the world, based on the safest and most dangerous countries ranking.
Is India a Safe or Dangerous country?
India is a relatively safe country, though there are some hazards each newcomer should be aware of. Terrorism is a threat, the probability of attacks is high, constant vigilance is recommended. Demonstrations and strikes might cause inconveniences and unrest. It can be escalated rapidly and turn violent. Monitor local media in order to be aware of any strikes in advance. Swimming in India: Seemingly to be safe, Indian water might hide dangerous strong undertows. During monsoon season, you should exercise extra caution while swimming in open water along the Indian coastline. Every year, several people in the Bay of Bengal, Mumbai, Goa, and Puru drown. There have been reports of crocodile attacks in salt water on the Andaman Islands. Train travel: Travel by train in India is generally safe. Nevertheless, accidents and on-board fires are sometimes caused by aging infrastructure, poorly maintained equipment, overcrowding, and operator errors. Instable areas Jammu & Kashmir: Due to the high probability of terrorist attacks and frequent civil unrest, travelling to these areas with the exception of visits to Ladakh region and its capital Len is not recommended. Since the 90s, as many as 70.000 people have been killed in the Kashmir conflict. India-Pakistan border Travelling is not recommended within 10th km zone of the border between Pakistan and India. Military presence is high, due to the disputed area: Karakoram mountain range. North-eastern states Civil unrest and often bombings of public transport, make the area dangerous, thus travelling is strongly unadvised to these areas. States: Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Manipur are especially under concern. Restricted/Protected areas: Certain areas need special advance permission. Areas requiring a permit include: The state of Arunachal Pradesh Portions of the state of Sikkim Portions of the state of Himachal Pradesh near the Chinese border Portions of the state of Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal) near the Chinese border Portions of the state of Rajasthan near the Pakistani border Portions of the state of Jammu & Kashmir near the Line of Control with Pakistan and certain portions of Ladakh The Andaman & Nicobar Islands The Union Territory of the Laccadives Islands (Lakshadweep) Portions of the state of Manipur Portions of the state of Mizoram Portions of the state of Nagaland Crime: Petty crime is on the rise. It is common, particularly on public transport. Travelling by train, lock your sleeping compartments. Violent crime against foreigners is uncommon. Be cautious displaying valuables or cash in order to reduce chances of being robbed. ATM scams are on the rise. Use a credit card for payments only at reputable establishments, otherwise, there is a high chance, that your credit card credentials might be stolen. Sexual assaults: India notoriously known for a high rate of sexual assaults, though many of them are committed against locals, foreigners must be cautious as well. Travelling alone for women is not recommended. Sexual harassment might occur anywhere: marketplaces, train stations, buses and public streets. Delhi has the highest rate of sexual harassment. Female tourists should be accompanied, avoid isolated areas at any time of day. Scams
Beg for milk or pen
Be aware of beggars asking milk or pen. What they do upon receiving is to return them to the store for cash.
Fake train ticket
Unofficial road fee asked by police officer
Your vehicle might be stopped by a police officer and you may be asked to pay a road fee. Note, that this is unofficial. Having this situation in reality, we advise refuse to pay and ask to pay only at the official station and ask the official receipt after payment.
Unofficial SIM card
Getting a SIM card from the official operator is very difficult and can be a huge hassle, though buying from unofficial sources will most likely get you an inactive one. If you buy a card unofficially, check it first and then pay.