{"id":77726,"date":"2020-09-22T07:07:40","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T07:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=77726"},"modified":"2024-02-22T15:24:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T15:24:11","slug":"safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/bangalore\/safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Guide in Bangalore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Safety Options for Expats<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Bangalore is a relatively safe city, though, like any major city, common sense should be exercised and standard precautions should be taken. Organized crime has little presence in the city, however, pick-pocketing and burglary does exist like anywhere else, perhaps added to due to the great divide between wealthy and poor. That said, weapons are not common and the burglary\/theft that does occur usually doesn&#8217;t involve any harm or even confrontation. Most often, the thefts are committed while the home is free of people or all have retired for the evening. Gated communities and apartments with security are the easiest way to avoid any such threats. Keep your valuables tucked away and always with you &#8211; there&#8217;s no need to invite opportunity. Foreigners tend to stick out and are therefore the likely victims of small scams, pick-pocketing and being overcharged. It&#8217;s more common to be wisely cheated out of your money than to have it actually stolen from you. Ask questions and try to get an idea of how much something costs before the bill arrives. When travelling by auto rickshaw, have an idea of the distance to be covered so that you aren&#8217;t taken in circles to hike up the meter tariff. At home, it&#8217;s advised to keep your doors locked and, if on the ground floor (or easily accessible from the ground floor), ensure there are bars on the windows (this is standard in most homes). This also keeps monkeys out while allowing for the breeze to enter. If you have staff at home or many people passing through, it&#8217;s a good idea to keep valuables like jewels and money hidden or locked away, especially while getting to know your staff, so as not to tempt any misconduct. Women are not targeted in particular, but of course should always be mindful, particularly after dark. Again, take precaution to avoid being alone outdoors after nightfall and unwanted attention by dressing culturally appropriate.Street traffic is probably the biggest safety threat, though all the traffic jams mean little movement and reduced speeds. Be wary on the roads, whether on foot or vehicle, for the unexpected. Following traffic signs and signals is not enough. There is a lot of commotion generally requiring the driver&#8217;s full attention, such as vehicles going the wrong way down a one-way street without headlights.Also see the general health section for information on health threats like mosquito-borne diseases and unsafe drinking water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;city-side-bar&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-one&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Top Tips&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-one-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">01<\/td>\n<td>Always carry several passport-sized headshots with you. You will require these for nearly every account you open and every form that you complete.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">02<\/td>\n<td>When filing applications and opening accounts (particularly with government offices) ensure you bring with you every imaginable supporting document.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">03<\/td>\n<td>Government offices in particular can be very arbitrary and demanding on your patience, so be prepared for a full run-around and keep your patience!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">04<\/td>\n<td>Building a social network in Bangalore is very important, both for the feel-good factor, as well the premise that India operates on connections.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">05<\/td>\n<td>As a foreigner, you may not be expected to play by the many cultural rules that exist for most Indians. Despite this you should always make an effort.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-two&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Useful links&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/<\/a><br \/>\nA website that provides Indian news for English language speakers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-three&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Interesting fact&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23333333&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-three-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"fa fa-snowflake-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>Nearly 40% of Bangalore&#8217;s landscape is actually made up of gardens and parks. In addition to this, 15% consists of lakes and ponds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Safety Options for Expats Bangalore is a relatively safe city, though, like any major city, common sense should be exercised and standard precautions should be taken. 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