They pass unsavoury comments and whistle whenever we pass by. Their rowdiness is more pronounced after sunset when the streets are emptier. Most of these men don’t even have a job and spent the entire day roaming on the streets. I tried complaining at the nearby police station but it didn’t help the case. Nothing seems to discourage them. I don’t know what else to do. I’m carrying a pepper spray can with me just in case but none of them have physically threatened me yet.
– Sarla

Illustration/ Amit Bandre