Want to steer clear of trouble on the streets? Rely on nobody, but yourself. Arm yourself with a pepper spray can to tackle molesters or learn a few self-defence techniques to beat the living daylights out of a stalker. “We have run out of pepper spray cans and have ordered fresh stocks. We are also procuring different varieties of self-defence tools that women are demanding every now and then,” said Siba Narayan Padhi, owner of a stationery shop in Saheed Nagar. The Telegraph offers some do-it-yourself tips for you to step out of home with confidence and stay street smart

Shilpi Sampad