On New year's eve!!
21 years old
I was out with my friends at Baga Beach, excited to watch the fireworks - only for the night to turn into a nightmare. The place was crowded and a random man groped me. I turned around immediately; I wanted to punch him..... but, stopped as my thoughts turned questioning
“There’s no favorable
outcome possible, if I punch him, Right? ”
I was in tears. I was shivering and was overwhelmed with emotions. He had completely grabbed me—it wasn’t just a slap or a brush. I’m sure it wasn’t his first time assaulting a woman. Even though I turned around immediately, I couldn’t identify who it was. Wish I could set that fucking asshole on fire. All I wanted was to go home and curl up in bed, but instead, I spent the rest of the night walking with my hands protecting my back. My male friends had to walk right behind me to protect my back. When I shared my experience with my friend, she told me the same thing had happened to her too.
the same night, same place
just a few minutes back
I was groped at Baga Beach
New Year's Eve 2022
Scary and Unsettling experience
let me tell you
about A time I was
ASSAULTED
cat-calling
groping
roofing
harassment
male gaze
isolated areas
dark streets & alleys
advances & GESTURES
PRIVACY INVASION
transportation
CONCERNS
persistent
unwanted attention
UNCONSENTED photos
& recording
encounters with intoxicated
or aggressive individuals
We
have
so
much
Shit
to
deal
with
..
We
have
so
much
Shit
to
deal
with
..
It would be worth it
& so Striide was created
Striide
If I could share my experience &
help even one individual avoid
going through what I did
Striide
STRIIDE WILL BE A
MAP OF OUR
COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE
WHERE WE transform THE
SHARED EXPERIENCES OF WOMEN
FROM EVERYWHERE INTO A
Shield of knowledge and
protection
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“I’d been to Baga Beach to watch the New year fireworks and my friend and I were groped. I’d avoid going there for sure especially during crowded times. The beach and roads close by roads were crowded with mostly intoxicated men. It was a very unsafe space.”
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in the city but on a map
Think of it as a
Reddit thread of the
unsafe spots for women
in the city but on a map
XYZ Lane, Hyderabad
"Deserted shortcut – looks convenient, but not safe"
Report: This shortcut connects two main roads, but it’s isolated with no houses or shops. Feels too risky to walk alone, especially after sundown
XYZ Bus Stop, Mumbai
"Bus stop has no shelter and no lighting"
Report: Had to wait for a bus here at night-no streetlights, no security cameras, and barely any people around. Doesn't feel safe to wait alone.
XYZ Metro Station, Chennai
"Metro exit leads to a deserted street at night"
Report: If you’re taking the last train home, note that the back exit opens onto an isolated street. Better to take the main exit where there’s more activity and cab options.
XYZ Park, Pune
"This park is great during the day, but completely deserted after dark"
Report: Went for an evening jog but realized the park is completely empty after 7 PM. No security guards, very few people. Feels isolated, especially near the far end.
XYZ Mall Parking, Jaipur
"Shopping complex parking lot is poorly lit & confusing"
Report: Underground parking area has dim lighting, and exits aren’t clearly marked. It’s easy to feel lost, especially if you’re parked far from the main entrance.
XYZ Street, Mumbai
"Avoid this street after 10 PM – poorly lit and deserted"
Report: Walked home late last night and realized this street is extremely dark with no streetlights. Hardly any people around. Felt uneasy the whole way. Safer to take an alternate route if you’re walking alone at night.
ABC Mall, Hyderabad
"Safer cab pickup point
at XYZ Mall"
Report: If you're booking a cab, don’t wait at the mall entrance—it’s too chaotic. The side exit near XYZ Road is much safer and has security guards around."
XYZ Park, Bangalore
"Avoid XYZ Park after sunset – too isolated"
Report: Went for an evening jog and noticed the area gets very empty after 7 PM. Saw some men loitering and felt unsafe. Better to go during the day when families are around.
ABC Beach, Goa
"Too many drunk men around ABC Beach at night"
Report: Went to enjoy the beach
at night, but there were groups
of drunk men making women uncomfortable. Got unwanted stares and a guy even tried to follow us. Left immediately.
XYZ IT Park, Bangalore
"Late-night working women targeted in this business district"
Report: Left the office around 10 PM, and noticed a man loitering near the parking lot. A few colleagues have also reported similar incidents. Request security escorts if working late.
XYZ Nightclub, Goa
"Drink spiking incidents at XYZ Nightclub"
Report: Multiple reports of drinks being spiked here. A friend suddenly felt dizzy after one drink. NEVER leave your drink unattended, and always go with trusted friends.
ABC Shopping Complex, Mumbai
"Beware of men pretending to ‘help’ near XYZ Shopping Complex"
Report: A man approached me saying my bag was open-when I checked, another guy tried to grab my phone. They target women who are alone. Stay alert and don’t engage.
XYZ Nightclub, Mumbai
"Overcrowded & Unsafe - Wouldn't Recommend"
Report: The crowd was overwhelming, making it impossible to move freely. A friend was groped in the chaos, and security did nothing when we reported it. Women in our group were constantly being approached by random men, even after saying they weren’t interested. Overall atmosphere felt uncomfortable and unsafe.
XYZ Market, Delhi
"Frequent catcalling near the XYZ Market"
Report: Walked through this market in the evening, and multiple men made inappropriate comments. Happens a lot when walking alone. Safer if in a group or avoid after dark.
Be careful
over here...
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Created on
January 1st 2023
12:32
PM
Created by
Nidhi
Description
“I’d been to Baga Beach to watch the New year fireworks and my friend and I were groped. I’d avoid going there for sure especially during crowded times. The beach and roads close by roads were crowded with mostly intoxicated men. It was a very unsafe space.”
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Our long-term goal is
to highlight the recurring safety issues shared by the community & push local authorities to take action
Our long-term goal is
to highlight the recurring safety issues shared by the community & push local authorities to take action
ADDING STREET LIGHTS
raising awareness
AddING police presence
I strongly believe Together we can start a change
SAFE SPACE
IS OUR RIGHT
Founder
Nidhi
You can write to
me directly
Assaults of a lesser degree than rape we brush them off, and they go unreported. But with an application like this, we can say "Hey look 13 women were groped at this location last month. We NEED to do something about this - let's control the numbers, put more cops around, have them whack the shit out of anyone who gets caught doing wrong.
TOGETHER
lets look out for each other
so that we can walk a
little stronger,
feel a little safer
and maybe, just maybe,
move through the world
with lesser FEAR
Striide
ASSAULTED
let me tell you about
A time I was
On New year's eve !!
21 years old
I was out with my friends at Baga Beach, excited to watch the fireworks—only for the night to turn into a nightmare. The place was crowded and a random man groped me. I turned around immediately; I wanted to punch him..... but, stopped as my thoughts turned questioning
“ There’s no favorable outcome possible, if I punch him, Right ? ”
I was in tears. I was shivering and was overwhelmed with emotions. He had completely grabbed me—it wasn’t just a slap or a brush. I’m sure it wasn’t his first time assaulting a woman. Even though I turned around immediately, I couldn’t identify who it was. Wish I could set that fucking asshole on fire. All I wanted was to go home and curl up in bed, but instead, I spent the rest of the night walking with my hands protecting my back. My male friends had to walk right behind me to protect my back. When I shared my experience with my friend, she told me the same thing had happened to her too.
the same night, same place, just a few minutes back
I was groped at Baga Beach, New Year's Eve 2022
Scary and Unsettling experience
cat-calling
groping
roofing
harassment
male gaze
isolated areas
dark streets & alleys
advances & GESTURES
encounters with intoxicated
or aggressive individuals
PRIVACY INVASION
transportation
CONCERNS
persistent
unwanted attention
UNCONSENTED photos
& recording
shit
We
have
so
much
Shit
to
deal
with
..
If I could share my experience & help even one individual avoid going through what I did
Striide
It would be worth it
& so Striide was created
Striide
Striide
STRIIDE WILL BE A MAP
OF OUR COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE
WHERE WE transform THE
SHARED EXPERIENCES OF WOMEN
FROM EVERYWHERE INTO A
Shield of knowledge and protection
Report and voice your experience
You hold the power to help another
Map reporting
Baga
Change location
“I’d been to Baga Beach to watch the New year fireworks and my friend and I were groped. I’d avoid going there for sure especially during crowded times. The beach and roads close by were crowded with mostly intoxicated men. It was a very unsafe space.”
Save as draft
Submit report
Add those images
an action that demands change
Think of it as a
Reddit thread of
the unsafe spots
for women in the
city but on a map
Striide.co
beta
XYZ Lane, Hyderabad
"Deserted shortcut – looks convenient, but not safe"
Report: This shortcut connects two main roads, but it’s isolated with no houses or shops. Feels too risky to walk alone, especially after sundown
XYZ Bus Stop, Mumbai
"Bus stop has no shelter and
no lighting"
Report: Had to wait for a bus here at night-no streetlights, no security cameras, and barely any people around. Doesn't feel safe to wait alone.
XYZ Metro Station, Chennai
"Metro exit leads to a deserted
street at night"
Report: If you’re taking the last train home, note that the back exit opens onto an isolated street. Better to take the main exit where there’s more activity and cab options.
XYZ Park, Pune
"This park is great during the day, but completely deserted after dark"
Report: Went for an evening jog but realized the park is completely empty after 7 PM. No security guards, very few people. Feels isolated, especially near the far end.
XYZ Mall Parking, Jaipur
"Shopping complex parking lot is poorly lit & confusing"
Report: Underground parking area has dim lighting, and exits aren’t clearly marked. It’s easy to feel lost, especially if you’re parked far from the main entrance.
XYZ Street, Mumbai
"Avoid this street after 10 PM –
poorly lit and deserted"
Report: Walked home late last night and realized this street is extremely dark with no streetlights. Hardly any people around. Felt uneasy the whole way. Safer to take an alternate route if you’re walking alone at night.
ABC Mall, Hyderabad
"Safer cab pickup point
at XYZ Mall"
Report: If you're booking a cab, don’t wait at the mall entrance—it’s too chaotic. The side exit near XYZ Road is much safer and has security guards around."
XYZ Market, Delhi
"Frequent catcalling near the
XYZ Market"
Report: Walked through this market in the evening, and multiple men made inappropriate comments. Happens a lot when walking alone. Safer if in a group or avoid after dark.
XYZ Park, Bangalore
"Avoid XYZ Park after sunset – too isolated"
Report: Went for an evening jog and noticed the area gets very empty after 7 PM. Saw some men loitering and felt unsafe. Better to go during the day when families are around.
ABC Beach, Goa
"Too many drunk men around ABC Beach at night"
Report: Went to enjoy the beach at night, but there were groups of drunk men making women uncomfortable. Got unwanted stares and a guy even tried to follow us. Left immediately.
XYZ IT Park, Bangalore
"Late-night working women targeted in this business district"
Report: Left the office around 10 PM, and noticed a man loitering near the parking lot. A few colleagues have also reported similar incidents. Request security escorts if working late.
XYZ Nightclub, Goa
"Drink spiking incidents at XYZ Nightclub"
Report: Multiple reports of drinks being spiked here. A friend suddenly felt dizzy after one drink. NEVER leave your drink unattended, and always go with trusted friends.
ABC Shopping Complex, Mumbai
"Beware of men pretending to
‘help’ near XYZ Shopping Complex"
Report: A man approached me saying my bag was open-when I checked, another guy tried to grab my phone. They target women who are alone. Stay alert and don’t engage.
XYZ Nightclub, Mumbai
"Overcrowded & Unsafe - Wouldn't
Recommend"
Report: The crowd was overwhelming, making it impossible to move freely. A friend was groped in the chaos, and security did nothing when we reported it. Women in our group were constantly being approached
by random men, even after saying they weren’t interested. Overall atmosphere felt uncomfortable and unsafe.
Report information
Created on
January 1st 2023
12:32
PM
Created by
Nidhi
Description
“I’d been to Baga Beach to watch the New year fireworks and my friend and I were groped. I’d avoid going there for sure especially during crowded times. The beach and roads close by roads were crowded with mostly intoxicated men. It was a very unsafe space.”
12
Agree
00
Disagree
Close
Our long
term goal is
to highlight the
recurring safety
issues shared by the
community & push
local authorities to
take action
Be careful
over here...
ADDING STREET LIGHTS
raising awareness
AddING police presence
TOGETHER
lets look out for each other
so that we can walk a little stronger
feel a little safer
and maybe, just maybe
move through the world with lesser FEAR
Assaults of a lesser degree than rape we brush them off, and they go unreported. But with an application like this, we can say "Hey look 13 women were groped at this location last month. We NEED to do something about this - let's control the numbers, put more cops around, have them whack the shit out of anyone who gets caught doing wrong.
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