Man Arrested For Flashing At Bengaluru Based Writer!

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“Is flashing an offence in India?”, asks Nupur Saraswat, a Bengaluru based writer who came out for help on Instagram yesterday.

“I’ve lived in this house for over one month now. And I’ve never seen this man before. His distance/ view of my terrace is in the forth slide. He waited there for hours looking at me, which made me uneasy but not to the extent that I needed to ask him to fuck off. Then at a point when he knew I was looking, he pulled his pants down and held his penis at me. Smiling that FUCKING smile.

He is two, TWO buildings away from me. I live alone in the terrace house. I have informed my landlords. The next step is to figure out a way to get legal help. Is flashing an offence in India? Is there a helpline I can call? And how do I make sure that something happens and I am not left in a position where this person a) knows I have reported him, and b) is scot-free.

The last picture is of me, before this. Before I realized that I was about to feel very very threatened in a house, I have come to love. Before I would be shaking in anger and embarrassment (????) and second-guessing if it is my solitude that provoked him or my outfit, I could SCREAM right now, but I want to channel my anger in a tactical way. So if YOU can help me, please DM me,” posted the woman on Instagram.

So what happened next? Tons of people shared their gyaan on whether flashing is really an offence. What should a woman do if some bottlehead cannot keep his organs inside his pants?

Nupur said that people very kind enough to help her via different mediums — different NGOs, helplines including NCW & 1091, and social media accounts were suggested to her — but also a lot of them told her that it is OKAY and such cases often happens with women and that she must forget about this and move on.

But Nupur believes that this is what gives those men courage to do it more often, as they think that women are mostly afraid; and some of them even take their chuppi as a form of consent and keeps on doing more traumatic nuisance than this.

Nupur knew that this needed to be stopped. She knew that this needs some repercussions if not a legal action. She reached out to every possible helpline number of Karnataka & India, but she found that most of these numbers weren’t really helpful. “They were either out of service or not reachable. I wonder how can they still exist on Google and what would someone do if she really needs help! This is so terrifying,” she told Infano.

Nevertheless, she was determined to teach that man a lesson, and she wanted that to be quick as she wasn’t sure if he lived in that area or was just a visitor. Moreover, that one incident didn’t let her sleep whole night, and the trauma and possibility of something similar happening again was scaring her more.

After consulting with her friends, she dialled 100 which redirected her to the Koramangala Police Station and further to the Viveknagar Police Station as for the former one it was out of the jurisdiction area.

The very next day of this incident, the 4th block of Koramangala witnessed eight cops and four police vans in the area. The officers took no time in guarding out the man, and they took him to the police station to do the needful.

When asked about this, Nupur said that there was no female officer with the team, but the male officers did ask her if she wanted to take another cab/ auto. She was introduced to the lady officer on reaching the station, and she was asked whether she wanted to do press charges against the man or not. She highly recommends other women to call a lady officer while calling the police no matter what.

“I will say this, as a 5’2 woman surrounded by 4 cop cars and 8 male officers and the entirety of the neighbourhood looking at me for “what’s going on”— I don’t wish it on anyone. But i am glad I went thru it because only after it all I found out the predator had been flashing and harassing a 15-year-old in the neighbourhood too. I felt so must safer and reassured by the professional badassery of Inspector Jahida of Viveknagar station, who arrested the wee man and promised me corrective recourse and took my complaint with kindness. When this stranger tried to turn the narrative by saying I am his ex, she believed in me instead. Thanks, @blrcitypolice for getting this done before breakfast ✊🏽,” she concluded in her latest Instagram post.

Soon after this, her Instagram DM was filled with queries/ advice for similar cases, several women shared their personal experience with her, and a lot of people applauded her for this bold step.

Nupur says a part of her was unable to accept if it really happened with her — we hear so many about so many cases, but it does scare us every time we hear it from someone we know!

Though a lot of people told her that this was a normal incident, she knew it wasn’t — and no matter how hard you try not to think about, it won’t go away she says. It will scare you every time you step out, every time a man gives you a creepy look and every time you think of travelling alone.

Infano reached out to Nupur to listen to her horrific experience and we really appreciate her decision. #InfanoWomen

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I’ve always heard growing up that milk and milk products are the best sources of calcium. Your mother also probably told you the same. But, since I was lactose intolerant from birth, milk and most dairy products have been a no for me. So as I grew older I began to explore other sources of calcium and I found out that milk is not the only good source of calcium out there.

What is Lactose intolerance?

Lactose intolerance is a condition where the body does not produce enough of the enzyme lactase to break down lactose, a type of sugar found in milk. Usually, our bodies make lactase as we grow up and continue to make it as adults. But some people don’t make enough lactase. This can cause a problem because lactose is found in all dairy products. Symptoms of lactose intolerance include stomach pain, cramping, diarrhea and bloating.

As we dig into this article, we will explore some other foods that contain high levels of calcium and see if milk is still the best one!

Milk and Dairy products

Dairy products are a great source of calcium, but they can also increase blood pressure, weight gain, and prostate cancer risk. There are many other good sources of calcium, including certain types of dark green leafy vegetables like kale or spinach, almonds, oranges, broccoli, beans, soymilk and tofu.

Dairy products are a great source of calcium, but they can also increase blood pressure, weight gain, and prostate cancer risk. Also, the milk we get is partially adulterated and is largely produced by artificially injecting the cows. The milk thus carries remnants of those chemicals and is hazardous for health in the long run. And for vegans and lactose intolerant, this option is totally out. ⁣

So, you don’t need to consume dairy in order to get your daily intake of calcium. fact, you can get plenty of calcium from other sources, including plants and animals.

Green vegetables

There are many other good sources of calcium, and certain types of dark green leaf vegetables have a lot of calcium. Broccoli has about 100mg per serving, while spinach has over 300 mg in a half cup of the vegetable.

Other good sources include kale, Brussels sprouts, Swiss chard, turnip greens, rhubarb and collard greens. You can get about 452mg of calcium from 1 cup of cooked kale.

Soybeans are a good source of calcium, with about 28 mg per serving. They contain over 80% of the daily recommended amount of calcium undefined
Salmon contains good levels of calcium and also omega-3 fatty acids. Consuming salmon is good for the heart, joints, bones and brain. On the other hand, it is also difficult to get a good source of protein from milk.

Nuts and seeds

Milk is not the only source of calcium. You can get calcium from many other sources, including nuts and seeds. For example, 1 cup of almonds contains about 270mg of calcium while an ounce of chia seeds has 272mg. As well as calcium, nuts and seeds also contain protein, fiber, and healthy fats which are all beneficial to your health.

Calcium builds strong bones. Some people believe that consuming dairy is the best way to build a strong body, but these simple nuts and seeds like chia or sesame are a great source of calcium. A handful of almonds or a small serving of pumpkin seeds will provide around 90mg. The best part is that they also have many other health benefits as well! They’re a great way to boost your daily intakes of certain nutrients, such as healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids. These are essential for heart and brain health support.

150 ml of milk = 190 mg of calcium⁣
The same amount of calcium is present in ⁣
✅ 2 tbsp Sesame seeds ⁣
✅ 3 tbsp Chia seeds ⁣

Food options for people who are lactose intolerant

In addition to milk, there are other options available for people who are lactose intolerant or have a dairy allergy. These include calcium-fortified soymilk, calcium-fortified orange juice, tofu processed with calcium sulfate, and broccoli. There are many different food sources of calcium, but it will largely depend on your diet preferences. Some options include beans, broccoli, sardines, tofu, turnip greens, figs, spinach and okra.

Calcium is an essential mineral that keeps bones strong. According to the USDA, it is estimated that more than 65% of adults and children do not get enough calcium in their diets. That’s why it is recommended to take a supplement for those who can’t drink milk or other dairy products. But people who are lactose intolerant don’t have to miss out on this important nutrient. There are plenty of food sources out there that contain calcium such as yogurt, kale, beans, and oranges. It just takes a little extra planning to make sure you’re getting all the nutrients your body needs.

Conclusion

Consuming enough calcium is important for a healthy body as it helps to prevent osteoporosis. It’s possible to get calcium from other food sources besides milk, so now you have no excuse not to stay healthy!

If you’re looking for more food and nutrition tips from Infano, check out our other blogs here.

3 thoughts on “Man Arrested For Flashing At Bengaluru Based Writer!”

Ahmed Hassan

November 10, 2020 at 9:59 am

she is beautiful
- Arya Kaur
  
  November 13, 2020 at 4:46 am
  
  Is that what your take away is, from this woman’s ordeal? The mindset of people like you is equally to blame. You managed to objectify her, and missed the point of this article entirely. Congratulations.
Jalees

November 10, 2020 at 5:06 pm

No, this is not a normal incident and I am glad that she spoke up. I just pray for her safety and her future prosperity. I believe, as said by the writer, man do take advantage of their chuppi and they need to be exposed but with the use of a proper channel of trial and order.