India, July 13 -- A woman in Bengaluru has shared her experience of walking alone through the city at 5 am, saying the sense of safety she felt helped her understand why Bengaluru is often described as a safer city for women.

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The woman, identified as Vidhi, posted a video on Instagram in which she spoke about feeling calm while taking an early-morning walk, despite the streets still being dark.

In the video, Vidhi said she did not experience the fear or anxiety that women often feel while walking alone, particularly during the early hours of the day.

"So, now I know why people call Bengaluru the safer city for girls. So, I've come...