Last evening I was watching the news on a debate over “Dhoble
going too far” with his raids in the Mumbai social outlook and the entire 40
minutes was just “unbelievable”.
What has happened to a once “city that never sleeps” is now
shaping to be the next middle-eastern turf (Not including Dubai, they’re far
better). These cops are probably doing their jobs and abiding -the law, but
they have crossed the line in doing right. Why is the media always there when a
raid has taken place? Why men cops are assisting the ladies/girls to the police
van? Why are the foreign women not given a reason for being taken into further
questioning? It is so sad and upsetting to hear people during the debate talk
and quote that foreign women are ‘probable’ sex workers ; Indian women in short
dresses are not carrying the Indian culture and are not supposed to be drinking
out till late; every club has intoxicating substances being used and EVERYONE
must take a test to decide so at whatever hour of the night.
When I think about this on a big picture, yes maybe the cops
are doing their job but there is a way to go about it. There is no reason for this
‘famous cop’ to enter clubs with a hockey stick and have people exit the
premises. What kind of an act is that? There is no reason for the media to get
involved and publicize the entire story. There are many innocent people who
have gone out to grab a couple of drinks with their friends, all in good fun.
How disturbing and annoying would it be to be asked to take a test or
questioned when you know you’ve done nothing wrong.
During the debate, they did mention that the laws are
extremely obsolete and have to be revised so that things can move on in a
systematic and less chaotic way. The people of Mumbai would definitely agree to
follow a new set of laws pertaining to permits for consuming liquor than go
through this whole escapade of shame! All we need is the state to bring out
these new & systematic laws.
Mumbai is a city that never sleeps. It's night life is
something that we boast about. Everyone does their thing and mind their business.
And I want my city back!
-Mumbai mere Jaan
