The streets were quiet for a late Friday night as Anjali and Meera were heading back to their apartment after their company's networking event. Anjal was wearing a white button.up shirt with a black pencil skirt, and Meera was wearing a pale blue silk blouse with black pencil skirt. Both wore sheer stockings and stiletto heels.
As they drove past a checkpoint, flashing they were asked to stop and a female police officer, Inspector Kavitha, stepped forward.
"Step out of the vehicle," she ordered.
Anjali and Meera looked at each other but did as they were told.
"There are reports of illegal substances being transported through this route," the inspector said.
"We need to conduct a thorough search," the inspector continued.
"A search?" Meera asked surprised.
"But we haven't done anything wrong." Anjali Said.
"You will comply," Inspector Kavitha ordered.
"Follow me to the outpost." Kavitha said as she walked towards the small outpost adjacent to the road.
"Empty your pockets," Kavitha ordered.
The women hesitated but obeyed as they placed their phones, wallets and keys on the desk.
"Now, remove your blazers." Kavitha ordered.
Anjali took a deep breath and slid her black blazer off her shoulders and Meera followed.