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Keeping Kidnappers at Bay
If the police cannot protect you, a host of agencies and off-the-shelf security gadgets
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BULLET-PROOF CARS
Cost: Rs 8 lakh for an Ambassador; Rs 25 lakh for a basic, armoured
Mercedes limousine.
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REVOLVERS AND RIFLES
Cost: Rs 5,000 to Rs 2 lakh. They need a licence. Revolvers above .38
bore are prohibited.
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 SHOCK
BATONS, STUN GUNS, SPRAYS
Cost: Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 for pepper sprays. Stun guns and shock batons
produce electric shocks and come for Rs 5,000 upwards. |
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
Cost: Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000. Wireless pocket cameras are costlier at Rs
70,000 upwards.
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SECURITY GUARDS
Cost: Rs 10,000 and upwards a month per guard. Depends on training and
armament. |
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