I am very scared of cops, especially Indian cops at the airport. Normally, you can get away during the following:

• Traffic violation
• No license
• No registration
• Accident (even if its your fault)
• Hit and Run

I bought this really nice bag from VIP (hand baggage size) yesterday and wanted to use it during this trip. I normally have a habit of carrying a pouch with all my Toiletries in it. I have such a short term memory, I forgot to take out my swiss army knife.

I walk through the metal detector and put my bag through the x-ray machine. I am done getting frisked and they stop me when I goto collect my bag. “Sir, is this your bag?” said a firm voice, staring at me really seriously. “Yes”, said my feable sounding voice, shared shitless. “pls open the bag”… He was looking at me as if I was a terrorist!!!

When I did open, he pulled out my Toiletries bag and yelled at me, “what is this” pulling the knife out.

I started sweating, but kept my cool and told him it was mistake. He finally said, “you have 2 options, we destroy this or you go back and check your bag in. I had to agree to check my bag in.

In all this rush, I was so scared, that I left my iPod, Flip camera, PSP and passport in the front pocket (which didnt have lock. Now I am so worried abt somebody opening and stealing stuff – its very common in Indian airports. I hope and pray that my stuff in safe!!!