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Shouting Down Corruption

"After lot of fighting, the customs officer got scared because by then a lot of people had gathered near the counter with their TV. The officer decided to leave us finally because otherwise other passengers would have joined us fighting with customs at airport. "

This couple from Mumbai had the courage to shout down demands of bribe from a group of customs officials, a scene rarely seen in airports. While most travellers succumb to bribe demands, merely because they are unaware of the rules and regulations governing customs, the duo put their knowlegde to good use.

Another act worth replicating is never being meek and submissive in front of corrupt and greedy customs officials looking for victims. They surely deserve a commendation for their relentless fight for what was right.