I dont know how to share my experience without scaring anybody who is reading this. But I believe it is going to be an eye opener for many of us so used to being in comfort zone of thinking all that is said, happens.
Last night on my way back home on the highway I saw a group of bikers on the side with a look of fresh accident on their face. Usually if I see so many people already trying to help, I dont stop over to avoid adding to list of onlookers. Somehow I sensed something amiss and decided to stop over.
To my horror I saw a man heads down lying in the freshly formed muck due to slight rains. Nobody could gather courage to move him, probably the accident had just happened and people didnt have a chance to act till that time. When I inquired I got to know that 2-3 persons were trying to find a relatives number and call. I was surprised that nobody was trying to contact police. Based on my pre conceived notions that number 100 is solution to all emergencies in India as 911 is in USA.......I dialed 100 for the first time in life.
The situation demanded emergency but ironically I was connected to a prerecorded voice in one of the local police control room. The voice welcomed me to the "........... Police control room" along with a warning that this number is not to be used for any mobile service related complaints. I was expecting to speak to somebody on the other side and give little details I had about the accident and get immediate help. To my utmost disappointment the message kept repeating. I tried 102 as well but nobody picked up.
Thankfully we spotted a passing police vehicle and ensured that they took care of the accident and the victim who by Gods grace had started coming to senses by then.
The learning for me is to keep some other direct number of police stations rather than depending on one single number. Hopefully that will help.
I would welcome if any of the readers would want to share similar experiences in comments.
Last night on my way back home on the highway I saw a group of bikers on the side with a look of fresh accident on their face. Usually if I see so many people already trying to help, I dont stop over to avoid adding to list of onlookers. Somehow I sensed something amiss and decided to stop over.
To my horror I saw a man heads down lying in the freshly formed muck due to slight rains. Nobody could gather courage to move him, probably the accident had just happened and people didnt have a chance to act till that time. When I inquired I got to know that 2-3 persons were trying to find a relatives number and call. I was surprised that nobody was trying to contact police. Based on my pre conceived notions that number 100 is solution to all emergencies in India as 911 is in USA.......I dialed 100 for the first time in life.
The situation demanded emergency but ironically I was connected to a prerecorded voice in one of the local police control room. The voice welcomed me to the "........... Police control room" along with a warning that this number is not to be used for any mobile service related complaints. I was expecting to speak to somebody on the other side and give little details I had about the accident and get immediate help. To my utmost disappointment the message kept repeating. I tried 102 as well but nobody picked up.
Thankfully we spotted a passing police vehicle and ensured that they took care of the accident and the victim who by Gods grace had started coming to senses by then.
The learning for me is to keep some other direct number of police stations rather than depending on one single number. Hopefully that will help.
I would welcome if any of the readers would want to share similar experiences in comments.
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