Get yourself a lifesaver

How often have you screamed for help?

Mumbai is a city where a mentally retarded girl was raped in front of six people in a local train.

So if you don't want to scream maybe it is time you bought one of the products featured on the left.

Pepper spray is a misnomer. It is actually a chilly powder preparation. And imagine what happens when you spray it on someone's face.

The attacker becomes the victim.

Now it is he who needs help.

The spray contains powerful alkaloids extracted from hot chillies, which is further purified as Capsicum Oleoresin. It is highly capable of immobilising attackers by inflicting inflammation to mucus membrane in the eyes, nose, throat and lungs causing temporary blindness, severe burning sensation on skin, swelling of breathing tube tissues and systematically cuts off all but life supporting breathing.

It is manufactured by a WHO-approved company, which also makes the popular pain reliever Relispray.

It costs Rs 360 for a 30 gm pack.

Photograph: Jewella C Miranda