What are my legal options for self defense while traveling to India.?

Question

I understand that India is a place of non-violence, passive resistance, and the home of Mahatma Gandhi; but I also know that India is home to almost 1/6 the worlds population, which is largly empoverished. What options does a foreign traveler have to protect themselves if they were to be placed in danger. Would it be legal to keep something like an ASP collapsable baton, pepper spray, a pocket-knife, etc...? Anything else that might otherwise be considered harmless but useful to fight off a mugger?

Answer 1

You already had some flimsy and imaginary cautions, may be some more may come.

Noting but your friendly attitude, cool head on your shoulders and an alert mind - as required while traveling outside your hometown or to a new place. carrying any kind of weapon, even like of a weapon, big or small may put you in troubles and your intentions questioned - if caught. Follow the rule - In Rome, do as the Romans do. Replace Rome and Romans with India and Indians respectively. Rest it is your wisdom and ability to move around in a foreign land.

Answer 2

Please take travel insurance and medical insurance. These will cover you. India has a very good justice system and if you are affected by any abnormal activities, you will be properly protected by the legal system. Your country's Embassy or High Commission will help you too in times of need.

Answer 3

the muggers are the least of your worries . you need to consider malaria, thyphoid fever, scarlet fever, pinkeye and denghi fever and you are exposed to this at the airport . so forget the clubs and the like you need to consider the health risk traveling to that country

Answer 4

Just http://www.google.com/ It.

Answer 5

Bring deodorant. They don't have it there and will be in awe and fear of you.

Answer 6

stay home instead