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Today I was travelling by bus and reached Krishnanagar (west bengal). The bus conductor was not ready to give me the change and harassed me. He was also giving me a threat to k*ll me, I somehow managed to escape the situation cuz life is more important. I called 100 for help.

They first told me to note down the number of that designated police station. After I called that number, instead of sending me help, they simply said to come to the police station. I reached over there as soon as I could. I was hoping that the police were there for help. But soon I realised it's WB POLICE (Worst Bengal Police). And as usual, over there I was told to stay and sit while they were gossiping, laughing and taking bribes from people. After waiting 20 mins one sub inspector came and simply said to write a letter so that they can work. Like seriously, the level of shame those paid workers owe is insane. Overall they are only there to take salary not to provide any help. I again called 100 and they simply cut my call saying that only people at the police station can help.

I'm a student and I simply cannot waste my time knowing that they won't help. Pathetic experience with WB police. At first my intention was to give them a review on Google but for the fear of getting exposed, they turned off the ratings. So being, helpless right now I left that place and continuing my journey. It's my first reddit post as I felt that everyone should be aware of this. The person who harassed me is less in comparison to the police. Thank you West Bengal Police.

What did I learn from it?

Try not to get involved with police, avoid them as far as possible.

Just drink some water in this type of tensed situation as it is the only remedy.

Try to solve the matter locally. Now onwards I would not fear beating anyone.

The system would not change, just work hard and leave this place.

I'm sure enough I'm not the only one facing this. I'd seen one aged lady who had been beaten by someone and came to the station for help. Sub Inspector said- "Tomake mereche? Tale letter dio na jau bari chole jau" and left.

What is your experience with police?

Source : The Indian Express 17.08.26

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