Got Separated From Your Group During a Crackdown? Do This
Have a plan before you need one — panic is the thing that actually costs you time.
Move calmly toward a well-lit, populated public space rather than an isolated one — hotels, shops, metro stations are generally safer default destinations than empty side streets.
Call or message your emergency contact immediately with your last known location, even if the situation resolves itself minutes later — a paper trail of your movements matters if anything escalates.
Agree on a simple check-in plan with your group BEFORE heading out: a specific meeting point if separated, and a time by which everyone messages that they're safe.
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