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Why getting Mugged was the best thing to have happened to Me

Posted on 22nd August 202111th April 2022 by Mayuri

Mugged: To be attacked and robbed in a public area.

On the morning of the 27th of April 2021, I was on my way to meet a friend for our everyday Morning walk. It was 6:15 am, the day was bright and I saw many people around me either walking, cycling, or going about their chores.

As I neared my meeting point a motorbike cruised next to me. It appeared like the rider was looking for an address. I didn’t think too much about it, just moved a little away without slowing down my brisk pace. Till he caught up with me again. This time, it made me cautious, but I was unperturbed as I was in Mumbai and so many people were around me.

I continued walking when suddenly I was hit on my right shoulder, really hard. I turned back to look what it was and before I could I felt strong hands grasping my wrist and twisting it painfully. I didn’t understand what was happening but I tightened my grip on the mobile phone I was holding. A man was twisting my wrist and trying to tug my phone out of my hands, but I refused to let go. He twisted it even further and that caused a shot of pain to reach my shoulder.

Though I didn’t want to let go, my instinct kicked in and I eased my grip on the phone. The man yanked it away and sprinted forward to sit pillion on a bike revved up and waiting for him. The same bike that was pretending to look for an address as it trailed me.

I stood rooted on the spot as they sped away. That’s when it sunk in, that I had just been mugged.

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I took a deep breath, collected myself, and after meeting my friend we both went straight to the Police station. I lodged a complaint, identified both the phone snatchers on the CCTV footage, and went home.

It was only after I had showered and was by myself did the reality of what I had been through sank in. I got the chills when it did. 

As I recapped what I had been through I began to feel violated. I imagined what all could have happened. I could have been hurt. They could have gravely injured me (an acquaintance was mugged similarly 3 days later at the same spot. After they snatched her phone, she was pushed and hit her head on the pavement. She thankfully recovered). 

A painkiller took care of the pain in my shoulder and wrist but these thoughts kept whirling in my head. I dared to ask myself what my last moments would have been like? Would I have been happy about a life well lived or would I have realized that there was so much I had left undone?

My answer was, my last moments would have been unhappy ones filled with regret. Another big realization was, we never know which would be our last moment or last day on earth. The best moment is the one now. I had not used the gift of life fully or wisely and it was time I did.

I am fond of repeating this line. ‘The Universe whispers to us all the time, and when you don’t listen it screams.’ This incident was a scream from the Universe, as I had been ignoring the whispers for a long time now.

If you learn from a mistake it is no longer a mistake, it becomes a lesson. Getting mugged was the lesson I needed and from that day onwards I started resetting the pieces of my life to give it a new shape. 

What did I do? Stay tuned to find out!

Till then stay safe, take care of yourself, and when the Universe whispers listen. Don’t make it scream.

 

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44 thoughts on “Why getting Mugged was the best thing to have happened to Me”

  1. Ghazala Ghazala says:
    24th August 2021 at 10:27 am

    This incident is sad and scary. These are like eye openers which make us value our life and blessings.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      26th August 2021 at 9:31 pm

      Thanks for reading, Ghazala.

      Reply
  2. Raghav Dudeja Raghav Dudeja says:
    25th August 2021 at 7:35 pm

    That’s a very deep message. Provokes one to be thoughtful of what they’re doing on a daily basis. I am also curious to know did police do anything about it?

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      25th August 2021 at 9:07 pm

      Thank you, Raghav. The police were unable to find my phone.

      Reply
  3. Shreemayee Chattopadhyay Shreemayee Chattopadhyay says:
    27th August 2021 at 11:42 am

    What a scary incident it was. I agree with you that such events have some positive sides as well. They’re happened in our lives in order change our perspective towards life.

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 3:09 pm

      Thank you, Shreemayee.

      Reply
  4. Ritu Bindra Ritu Bindra says:
    27th August 2021 at 4:55 pm

    It was scary when you shared about it the first weeks back, Mayuri. It is equally scary reading about it now. It is often experiences like these that make us realize that we spend too much time fretting over small things. Trying to live a “perfect” life.

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 3:07 pm

      Thank you, Ritu,

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  5. Mehul Kaku Mehul Kaku says:
    27th August 2021 at 6:44 pm

    The situation anyone would not want to be in. Horrific. Waiting hear the next chapter…

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 3:09 pm

      Thank you, Mehul.

      Reply
  6. Satabdi Satabdi says:
    27th August 2021 at 11:11 pm

    I remember the first time you posted about this on Instagram. It gave me goosebumps then. It gives me goosebumps now. Men behave with impunity while women are blamed for the crime. The fact that you have chosen to learn from it and let it go instead of scaring you into giving up your morning walks is commendable.

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 3:06 pm

      Thank you, Satabdi. I no longer like the taste of fear.

      Reply
  7. Smita Saksena Smita Saksena says:
    28th August 2021 at 11:52 am

    Really a scary situation but with a clear message. And yes agreed, a mistake becomes a lesson if you learn from it.

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 3:05 pm

      Thank you, Smita.

      Reply
  8. Neeta Kadam Neeta Kadam says:
    28th August 2021 at 12:45 pm

    It was really scary. Yes, this incident teach us many things. Thanks for the message.

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 3:04 pm

      Thank you, Neeta.

      Reply
  9. Aditi Kapur Aditi Kapur says:
    28th August 2021 at 4:01 pm

    Scary! Appreciating that you have learnt a lesson from it, the incident seems to be one of those that remind us to be careful. Agree that life is too short to regret small things. But, the scars should be small enough not to leave deep impressions.

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 3:04 pm

      Thank you, Aditi.

      Reply
  10. Madhu Bindra Madhu Bindra says:
    28th August 2021 at 5:16 pm

    I am happy to know you are okay. Such instances happen all too often now. Women are not safe anywhere. I love how you don’t let things put you down but actually share lessons from them. God bless you.

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 3:04 pm

      Thank you, Madhu ji.

      Reply
  11. Vasumathi_The Scarlett Dragonfly Vasumathi_The Scarlett Dragonfly says:
    28th August 2021 at 8:19 pm

    Scary incident. But so glad you are fine. And you are absolutely right….it is when you think you are at some major crossroad in life or faced with a chance where it could be your last day, you look back at your life and see how some things could be done differently. This is one of the reasons why I always pickup phone calls even at odd hours at night – you never know who is reaching out and for reason. It may be the last chance to speak with them.

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 3:03 pm

      Thank you, Vasumathi.

      Reply
  12. Harjeet Kaur Harjeet Kaur says:
    29th August 2021 at 12:09 pm

    A lesson well learnt, Mayuri. But never resist or fight back. It is not worth it. Just let them take what they want and let them go. Years ago I was on a cycle rickshaw and two guys on a bike snatched the chain from my neck. I had a big gash. I dunno how mindful I should be about life! Life has been giving me so many shocks that I no longer have any love for living. My husband went suddenly and now my son. Is there anything to live for every moment? I am looking for answers

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 3:03 pm

      Sorry to hear that, Harjeet. Wishing you peace and healing.

      Reply
  13. Bhawna Shah Bhawna Shah says:
    29th August 2021 at 1:47 pm

    I truly believe that our 6th sense gives us hints but most of the time we ignore it. It is good that you are safe and bravely faced the situation. Waiting for the next post.

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 3:02 pm

      Thank you, Bhawna.

      Reply
  14. Shail Thosani Shail Thosani says:
    29th August 2021 at 2:56 pm

    These incidents are so scary and painful. My husband has been mugged in the same way and I was so thankful that he was not hurt in any manner and the snatchers just took away his phone. Hope you have also recovered well.

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 3:01 pm

      I have recovered, Shail. Thank you.

      Reply
  15. Pooja Jha Pooja Jha says:
    29th August 2021 at 3:20 pm

    This is such a thought provoking article, The incident should have been scary but, I liked the way you took it so positively instead of cursing about the incident or government or anybody else. Sending hugs for you.

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 3:01 pm

      Thank you, Pooja.

      Reply
  16. Abha Mondal Abha Mondal says:
    29th August 2021 at 5:45 pm

    Agree ‘The best moment is the one now. ‘ I am glad you are okay Mayuri. Thank you for reminding me again to live every moment of our life to the fullest. I always look forward to reading your articles.

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 3:01 pm

      Thank you, Abha.

      Reply
  17. Pamela Mukherjee Pamela Mukherjee says:
    29th August 2021 at 10:26 pm

    It is really scary incident. Police should be prompt enough to take care of these culprits as they are growing rapidly and can be deathly harmful at any time. Hope you are ok now?

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 3:00 pm

      I have recovered completely, Pamela. Thank you.

      Reply
  18. Sindhu Vinod Narayan Sindhu Vinod Narayan says:
    30th August 2021 at 12:47 am

    I understand that it would have been traumatic and taken a while to recover. The situation also did give the opportunity to understand the lesson that was to be taught to us

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 2:59 pm

      Yes, it was.

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  19. Suhasini I.P. Suhasini I.P. says:
    30th August 2021 at 11:20 am

    Its really scary incident Mayuri. Even I was mugged and they pulled my earring away at Pondy Bazzar one day.

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      30th August 2021 at 2:59 pm

      Yes, it is really scary, Suhasini. Stay safe.

      Reply
  20. Lavanya Lavanya says:
    31st August 2021 at 1:36 pm

    This sounds super scary. Glad you weren’t hurt worse. Sometimes, caution and letting go is a better part of the valour.

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    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      31st August 2021 at 3:32 pm

      Thanks so true, Lavanya. Thank you for reading.

      Reply
  21. Shilpa Gupte Shilpa Gupte says:
    1st September 2021 at 12:54 pm

    Oh my goodness! I did read about you being caught in an accident on your IG stories (I am sorry, I can’t remember clearly now) and your followers enquiring about your wellbeing, Mayuri, but I wasn’t aware it was this serious a thing! I am glad you are safe.
    You are so right. The universe does scream when we pay no heed to its constant whispers. I have experienced it and learned my lessons. Life is in this moment. The rest is all a mirage. Sadly, though, we do tend to forget this truth most days and carry on living in some different time zone, totally ignorant about the gift of today.

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  22. Noor Anand Chawla Noor Anand Chawla says:
    12th September 2021 at 10:44 pm

    Gosh Mayuri, for a moment you had me wondering if this was a work of fiction because you’ve written in such a beautifully descriptive manner. I’m glad that you weren’t hurt and that you chose to be positive after this incident. I too have been robbed (though thankfully not mugged) twice when I lived in London – and there is indeed a lesson to be learnt through these experiences.

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    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      20th September 2021 at 9:18 am

      Thank you, Noor. Yes, everything can be a learning experience if we choose to make it one.

      Reply
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