How to avoid trouble in the UK: Tell us!

As an Indian student lost his life in an unprovoked murderous attack in England, we are asking you, Dear Readers, to share with us tips on how one can avoid getting attacked in the United Kingdom.

On December 26, Anuj Bidve was shot dead in Salford, near Manchester.

Anuj was out with friends when two men walked up to them outside a McDonald's restaurant. There was a short exchange of words after which one of the men pulled out a handgun and shot Anuj at point-blank range.

Anuj, 23, was doing a postgraduate degree in microelectronics at Lancaster University. A fan of Manchester United, he was visiting Manchester for the Christmas break when he was killed.

Police Chief Superintendent Kevin

Mulligan didn't rule out racism as a motive for the killing.

The police say they are taking all measures to prevent such attacks from recurring in the future, but there is nothing more valuable than advice from those who have studied in the UK and protected themselves from such attacks.

If you have studied or are studying in the UK and have tips to share with other readers on how to avoid being attacked, please do e-mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject line: Avoiding attacks in the UK). Your name and identity will not be disclosed unless you want it to be revealed.

Your experience in warding off such attacks when you studied in Great Britain would be invaluable and help other Indian students studying in that country to stay away from trouble.