Post Dec 16, Women Still Feel Unsafe On Delhi Roads

"Autowallahs refuse to give a ride to women passengers in the night or they charge unreasonable amounts. Just two days back a friend of mine had a harrowing time as she got late from work and all the autos refused to take her to her place," said Juhi Chaudhary, who writes on wildlife.
Post Dec 16, Delhi Police has become approachable as they have set up women help desks in all police stations across Delhi, but more needs to be done, they said.

"Police now have become more sensitive to women complainants but that does not stop heinous crime from ending. Since the Dec 16 case, there have been many cases that have come out. I am always alert when I am traveling alone," said Sangeeta Verma, a homemaker.

"I think each one of us has to introspect where are we taking our society to and do we want our daughters, sisters, mothers and wives to live under continuous threat of being molested or eve teased," she said.

Many women expressed concerns about the safety of their daughters.

"I have a young school going daughter and I remain so worried till the time she is back. I have strictly instructed her not be lured by anyone, not eat anything from strangers," said Rama Devi, who works as a helper in a private office.

A sustained campaign to change mindset - in homes, schools, among peer groups and in work places -- is one of the options suggested which women feel can help in reducing crimes against women.

However, some women do feel there has been a positive change with the administration more alert and warnings and notices continuously put out.