Madness for boosting sales in the name of security
By prasanta
@prasanta (1948)
India
December 25, 2006 2:06pm CST
I recently went to a multiplex in a suburban place near Mumbai called Nallasopara. To my utter dismay, I found a peculiar security protocol over there. They did my body search, told I cannot carry a cigarette packet inside. I agreed to deposit that in their counter. Next in my bag, there was a water bottle, they did not allow me to carry that inside. Later I found, someone else was carrying a water bottle, she was allowed. On enquiry, I came to know – if the bottle was purchased from their restaurant then they would have allowed it inside. I had an asthama patient with me, even after repeated request, the manager of the security team did not allow us inside.
My question is how can such a rule be imposed in a public place? What is happening in India? Why the government inspectors allow such dirty means of business tricks to continue? Have you ever come across such systems, please speak out in this discussion.
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14 responses
@GardenGerty (160665)
• United States
26 Dec 06
I am trying to understand--do you think the government is doing this, or do you think it is the government inspector's job to stop this? This happens at all kinds of events, and theme parks in the US, but not with body searches. It is true that if you buy these necessities inside it will cost at least three times the value, and that is one way the event or the business makes money. A lot of places still are required to have public drinking fountains in that case. I do not know if that is true in India. I am confused about why the asthma patient was excluded--was it because of necessary medication? Sorry to hear about this difficult circumstance. I think that place would get none of my business if I could help it.
@illumina_foxz (125)
• Thailand
26 Dec 06
This happens sometimes though.. and it is quite terrible... when one person starts doing it.. the others follow..
I don't think the Government has anything to do with this but anyway... they should at least consider this problem in the community.. it's tearing the good culture apart
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@Perry2007 (2229)
• Philippines
26 Dec 06
I have not been to India, and have not yet encountered that kind of sale boosting, but if i did and its a public area, I would go to the trouble of complaining to the proper authority, like the municipal office or whoever is suppose to correct it, If I cannot afford the trouble, I submit, otherwise do not patronise the market.
@mansha (6298)
• India
26 Dec 06
In India municipal office is one of the worst corrupted place. These things happenm because they have a cut in that money for them too. I think the owner should be held responsible for desservice and may be yopu can complaint in consumer court against him.
@siddhesh511 (190)
• India
26 Dec 06
i quite agree that we need security especially aftr d blasts ...but these people are capitalising it to boost thier sales this is totally wrongand u should report your grieviene in the consumer court if you can.tc
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@satytripathi01 (10)
• India
26 Dec 06
these people should be tought a lesson get some time and file a case agaisnt them in the consumer court if you need any guidence you can surely get in tough with me lets come together and teach these people that its our hard earned bucks and we can spend it as we like they could not impose unwanted discreminatiuons on us
@nuffsed (1271)
•
26 Dec 06
Folks will do anything to maximise profits. That's the shame of modern life.
As for security, isn't it fear and modification of your lifestyle that the terrorists want to achieve? By refusing to change your day to day habits you actually frustrate them. That is where they actually exist, all too often terrorists are in the mind of the public because of the fear that the Government wish to foster, that provides the will for additional public spending on security and controls.
@sanell (2112)
• United States
26 Dec 06
yes, actually when we go to sporting events or anything like a concert for entertainment purposes, we can not bring any outside drinks inside. If we want to drink something we have to buy it in side and it is usually 3 times more expensive. I think it is more for to help their business in being able to still make a living inside when the concert is going or a sport is being played, that way they can make their money since all the ticket proceeds go to the athletes or the entertainers and none go to the place where it is being held. THey say it is for security measures but I doubt it.
@prasanta (1948)
• India
27 Dec 06
dear Morelo,
I too have the same question. Thanks for understanding me. I have purchased ticket with my money for watching the movie. Water is also called 'Life'. Why they should oppose carrying that inside. Especially, when it is a matter of life to an asthma patient?
In the Fun Fiesta Multiplex of Nallasopara, Thane District, Maharashtra, India, it has been going on, and the local authorities are silent. Even inside their complex, they cannot impose such rules. If it is allowed, tomorrow they will kill someone and say inside our private area, we can kill anyone. Is that acceptable?
Local public need to boycot the mall. I also invite the journalists of India to take up with such issues.
@vipul20044 (5793)
• India
26 Dec 06
Well you are right
Security has been limited to increasing sales
thats totally wierd i mean their restuarant bottles are the purest ones
And what the hell you are going to drink it not anyone or you wont poison someone
this is totally insane
@scholastic (728)
• India
26 Dec 06
i have seen it happened and I take care not to carry anything to such a place if I know such things would be prohibited..i know such restrictions could be disturbing for some people..but they are imposed after careful considerations..I am sure there must be reasons substantial enough to do so considering the public discomfort..so u just have to follow the rules sometimes..
@scorpius (1792)
• India
26 Dec 06
they cannot legally keep you out of a commercial place just because you have an asthma patient with you.i think taht you should compplain to the links i have given below on this.i think that u shuld also adress this issue to the consumer rights forum.they are very active in india and i am sure that you and your friend will receive your due justice very soon.do keep me updated on how things proceed!
http://www.icrpc.org/
http://www.indbazaar.com/consumerguide/
http://www.consumercourt.netfirms.com/
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• India
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@vishnu_badlapur (560)
• India
29 Dec 06
I have heard this for the first time. But govt. cannot do anything here. Rules are imposed by the private owners. But clearly, these are just tricks to boost there sale that's it. If you do not like it, just don't go there; that was not the last multiplex in the world, was it? Just go to another one....
