I underwent a strange transformation having seen the CDs showing Telgi and Afsar Pasha being subjected to narco analysis tests. Strange, because I had developed an urge to be ‘narcoed’ myself and tell the world about such an experience. In some ways it had appealed to me. So, I decided to undergo the test. But there was a problem. Such tests at the forensic science laboratory are not allowed without the permission of the Court.That put me in a fix…until I discovered that psychiatrists too resort to subjecting their patients to similar tests using the same drug — Sodium Pentothal, the truth serum.I zeroed in on one shrink, trying to convince him over the phone that I had a severe psychic problem.
But on seeing me in person he probably thought I required one anyways!The D-day was set for Sept 20 (Wednesday). Despite my urge to experience what Telgi had undergone, I was a nervous wreck. And the reasons were many. Would I blurt out more than I needed to? Would I be able to control what I was saying? What if secrets tumbled out? Would that ruin my career, my life, and me? Or at the end of the test, would I emerge as a reformed Munnabhai who reveals everything openly to feel good? If I were found speaking the whole truth and nothing but the truth, then this would be one drug my wife wouldn’t mind me being addicted to. Shedding my inhibitions, the thought seemed exciting. And the only way I could do it to the fullest was to tell the truth about everything. What the hell…. the drug would do it for me.D-Day morning: I woke up early feeling a pumpkin-sized ball in the pit of my stomach. The appointment was for 10 am. My brother volunteered to drive me to and from the venue (not disclosed). Once there, the shrink assured me that all would be well.
There was a 15-minute counselling session before the actual truth parade began, and then the zero hour. I panicked a little and insisted that my brother remain in the room with me for moral support, at least. The norms do not allow such presence, except the specialists. But my shrink was kind enough to make an exception to that rule.The yellow crystal drug, sodium pentothal, was injected into my left arm. It was not the usual prick….it was done slowly….very slowly, for a longer lasting effect.I had ensured that the syringe was a disposable one. Imagine taking a test for thrills and going out into the world with HIV! It did occur to me that they would have taken care of all these things without my telling …but still I had to make sure.
The psychiatrist spoke slowly and soothingly, telling me that I was in a bus. Why a bus of all the things, I wondered. And that was the last thing I remembered doing.The effect of the drug takes the subject into three stages – of sedation, hypnotisation and anaesthetization. The quantum of drug used in a narco analysis only extends till the second stage – hypnotic trance. I had prepared a set of questions and a day before the test I had answered each one of them in my normal state of mind. I knew I would not be able to witness my own narco analysis, so this was the best way I could do it.
Moreover, my brother too landed up as a witness to the test after my last-minute pangs of panic. So he was there to tell me later about the rubbish (or was it?) I would be blabbering. Obviously, I knew what I had answered in my conscious state before. But what I saw answered by me during the test was way different compared to those.Here goes the narco saga, as reported to me later by the shrink and my brother:”Are you the greatest person?”I had said ‘No’, but it was in the affirmative during the test, even adding that “I am God’s special child.”
I had said that I did not like talking to anyone in particular. The test revealed that I liked talking to my teddy bear, the Pooh Bear. Why? “Because he listens and does not talk back.” I was told later that the staff in the room (including my brother) were giggling at this one – a 30-year-old talking to his teddy bear!The shrink: “Do you miss anything in your life?””My dog Droopy who died three years ago. I have never been able to get over it.”In a normal state of my mind, I had answered about having missed nothing at all in my life.
“Do you get along with everyone in your office?” asked the shrink. Although, I do not, during the test I had said “Yes”.”Are you supportive and truly happy if someone does better?””No.””Why not?””I want to be in the limelight always and nobody else should be better than me,” my subconscious voice had reportedly said.
“What impresses you most about a woman?””Her footwear!” My earlier answer had been “her character”.The shrink probed deeper: “Tell me, who according to you is an ideal mother?”My answer to this one was that I already had an ideal mother, but the drug for whatever reason made me say, “Salman Khan’s mother in Maine Pyaar Kiya.””Why?””Because she understands everything.”In my wake-stage answers, I had said that I had no secrets, but during the test, I had said that I secretly wished I were the only son to hog all the attention at home — something that my brother, who personally witnessed the truth drama, is upset about it even now, though he did drive me back home safely!!
“What about journalists in Bangalore?”I refused to divulge anything initially. But on being prodded, I said there were only two good journalists here, but did not give out their names.”Why are you in this field?””I feel powerful.””What is your ambition?””To become the Chief Justice of India.”“Why?” “Because, he is powerful.””How were you as a student?”Said me: “I was always good. Topped the class.””Did your teachers complain?””No, they did not. But I once scored ‘zero’ on 50 in Economics” – a decade-old fact which I had hidden all these years.
The 40-minute test was over.I was told that I had slept for over three hours after that, waking up with a strange feeling. Very drowsy, but my mind felt light. I felt breathless for a while, but the doc said that it was purely psychological. It took me a while to recollect where I was since I had remained totally disconnected from the world for almost four hours.
Here’s the shrink’s account:I was an attention seeker and a dramatic person, a kind from who information can be got easily during a narco analysis. But a submissive person would not reveal anything and would go into his shell most of the time even during a narco analysis.What was Telgi like?This only goes out to show that a narco is not the bible in any investigation unless the evidence obtained out of it is corroborated by further tests and investigations.
After effects:It took me almost 24 hours to completely get out of the hangover of the test. But before such a thing could happen there seemed to be no kind of hand-brain coordination. I felt like my reflexes were several times slower than usual. Looking back now, I realise that not everything I said had been the truth. Comparing the pre-test answers with those under the test I realise that the latter not only brought out exaggeration and fantasy, but also some truth. It is the person you want to be and not the person that you are.
Note: Narco analysis, which is being used on criminals today, could only serve as a mere investigative tool and cannot be admissible as evidence. A person is able to conceal information; he can train his brain to lie so much that he believes himself.To sum it all up, “You shed your inhibitions but never lose your self-control”. Nothing can compel you to tell the truth, unless you want to do it yourself”.Telgi is learnt to have said after his narco, “I feel fresh and nice. Let me go through it once more!”But not me. I felt like a zombie, my head was heavy and worse, I was very hungry all the time after waking up.
Courtesy: Vijay Times News
I got to read this now because it was on twitter. I just would like to know whether you wrote this before narco test or after the test!!!!!!. 😊😊😊
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After
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Thank you – I was always curious what it felt like and also how reliable it is. I have similar thoughts about this whole ‘past life regression therapy’ as well.
You should have video-taped the whole event, though.
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You really make it seem so easy along with your presentation however I in finding this topic to be actually something that I believe I might never understand.
It kind of feels too complicated and very large for me.
I’m looking ahead in your next publish, I’ll try to get the hold of it!
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Your first person singular account on “narco test’ was a good story. I had missed reading it when I was your colleague in Vijay Times. Vidyaranya former Chief of Bureau PTI
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Hello sir how are you. Thank u for the kind words 🙂
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loved and enjoyed reading every word:) thanks for sharing
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Thank you very much 🙂
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A very interesting read! In the Aarushi case, the parents were subjected to this test and according to it, they knew nothing of the murder, right?
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Thats right the earlier part of the case rested heavily on such tests but were proven wrong. Thank you for the comment 🙂
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Its amazing how u respond to every person bro…:)
Good work, impressing…:)
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Thank you brother 🙂 nice to see you here
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highly impressed, Vicky 🙂
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Thanks a lot a ton sonia 🙂
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Hillarious read , i think you did put this out in public since you didnt find anything that could affect you in future, but anyways a good one….I follow the other articles that you write and keep up the good work.
We need and Indian media(“although independent”)
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Thank you 🙂
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I don’t think what you requested could be done legally where I’m at, in the U.S. I wish it were though
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Reblogged this on sonyarajpal and commented:
Have read this many many times, path-breaking stuff
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What an interesting story!
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thank you very much 🙂
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You are welcome!
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Brave man — thank you for shedding light on this issue. I wonder what the difference would be if you had undergone deep hypnosis? I doubt you would have had a 24 hour reaction to that and it might be a great comparison. Not superficial hypnosis but the kind that puts one in touch with their deep subconscious mind, like that practiced by Dolores Cannon. http://www.dolorescannon.com/
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thank you very much. now you have really generated an interest in me to undergo deep hypnosis. i would surely like to try it out and do a comparitive story on this. thank u for the suggestion and your very valuable comment.
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You may be quite surprised at the results. You are a brave man. Go for it! Alia
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The truth serum was given to pregnant women many many years ago before modern medicine. As women went into labor, the serum relaxed them and lessened the pain. My mother use to tell everyone, “Don’t let your husband into the labor room. More than your baby may come out.” I enjoyed this, very interesting.
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Very nice information. And your last line was really very funny. Thank you once again, I am glad you enjoyed the post thank you 🙂
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Interesting story. One my favorite recent reads was “Supernatural Meetings With Ancient Teachers Of Mankind” by Graham Hancock. It has changed my perception of the world and become the basis of some of my sci-fi stories. Graham became curious as to what hallucinations were, when induced by ritual mystical drugs. He decided to experience them himself. Through his experience he has changed the way many of us view and understand reality. Your experience was an interesting one too and I suspect it gives us a better understanding of the limitations of this “truth serum.”
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I am glad you liked it. Thank you for reading. I must read supernatural meetings now 🙂 thank you once again.
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Hahahaha… there can not be a better way to express the futility of a narco-analysis. Being Sallu’s mother in *Maine Pyar Kiya* was the heights!!! Hahaha…
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Ha ha thanks sir glad u liked it
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Read it naina thanks
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Sure
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Sure thing naina.
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Thanks naina
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Also guys do read the book The First Human Bomb- this article features in it.
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Vicky u shud have mentioned that
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Useful information
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Rcok star
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Great effort vicky
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Investigators dump this form of questioning use ur brains
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Good show
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Nice story sir
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Keep it rolling sir
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Legend
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Love all your stories
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See u vicky
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Very good keep up the good work sir
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Have a great week end
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God bless
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Very informative story
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Hats off sit
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Thanks vicky
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Cool stuff boss have a nice sunday
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Nice discussion for an even nicer story
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Super stuff enjoy
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Great discussion ill close it now. Another one coming soon. Have a nice week end
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U have a great week end too vicky
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Thanks for speaking vicky nice one see u arounf
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Have a great week end
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Everyone close to your heart is part of this story
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Bhai wah
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Bhai mere
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I honestly found out a lot
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🙂 🙂
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Imremember reading it the day it came out in the newspaper. Wow our man was flooded with messages it was awesome. Great story i had told u back then will say it now again and of course hero at the press club too
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It was a great day and remember it was the day there was a special session at belgaum for the first time. Tot the story wud get burried
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Belgaum issue got burried vicky. It sure was wonderful felt really proud
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Ha ha ha.
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I like the caricature of urs ur beard ha ha ha
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I still habe it ha ha ha
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I just followed you on twitter. U have a real bank of great stories. I love your blog and this story takes the cake
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I saw that 🙂 thanks a ton do keep reading
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Nice read sir
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Thanks bhai
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Pooh bear ha ha ha that line was real cute
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Isnt he? :)))
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Oh yes he sure is the best
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This story is hard hitting and touching
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Thanks sheethal
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Gooooooooooooood
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:)))))))
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Favrited this write up
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Thamks brother
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All cops should read this
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🙂
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Man this is such a wonderful piece of journalism
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Thanks a lot sir
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Super article
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Tks :))))
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Nice sir
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Thank u sir
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I understand this must b very close to ur heart
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It is extremely sir
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Do more such stories
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I sure will
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Dis u get some great reviews vicky after the story was publshed
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Oh yes felt like a star.
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Im womdering how ur mum didnt kill u. Wat salmans mom? Rubbish
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Mum was cool ha ha ha. Athough many called and asked her if she felt bad ha a ha
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Ney a word of mention for sanjith (his brother)
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Oh yes mohith how cud i forget
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Nice one bro. I would like to try it, im lying a lot these days
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Stop lying then ha ha ha there is no need for u to try
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Is it required that an accused gives permission before this test is comducted
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Yes it is. Thats the court order. But its stupid, i guess discontiuing it wud be the best thing
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Good one vicky bhai
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Thanks bhai
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U r the best. Ur stories r legandary
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Nice of u to say that sir
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Is this why u r still mad vicky is it a side effect. Lol
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Exactly how did u find out mad cap
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I dont see this kind of story being done today. This is really nice
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Thanks a ton
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Keep it coming vicky. Learnt a lot about this fraud process
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Thanks milan 🙂
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Why dont u do something like this again
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Do suggest i wud be glad to
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Kudos man. brilliant effort
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Thanks man
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Well vicky what do i say, it needed guts, who was ur stength and inspiration
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Thanks geetha. Pooh bear and mum 🙂
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Courts too sit on the fence they ought to be clear
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They r burdened by the pleas of some lazy copys
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Triple likes to this.
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Thank u 🙂
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Great post vicky, nice nice nice
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Thsnks thanks thanks 🙂
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Do u recommend continuation of this process vicky
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Fr investigations not at all. Look at how narco ruined the aarushi case. Nothing what was said at the narco was even remotely true
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Wy rnt courts clear about this
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They re pretty clear that it dhall not be used as evidence. There are guidelines. But i wonder why they dont ban it for investigation
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Are the cops fools to use this? Great story btw
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Cops arent fools they are plain lazy. A lot of senior cops tell me that this is a lazy form of investigation. Thank u
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How much can u actually conceal the truth
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That depends. If u are aware of what u are going to be asked then u can conceal the truth, however if there is a surprise question then u cud b foxed
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How long it took to recover
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About 24 hours
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Has anyone else tried it
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Criminals yes journos not that i no of 🙂
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Do you enjoy todays type joirnalism
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Its different no doubt. But honestly online not much, there is no charm and satisfaction
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This ur best its ur effort all the way. Kudos sir
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Thanks brother
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Do you miss this kind of journalism vicky
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I do a real lot today its a bunch of crap that v do
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I knew him then 🙂 remember u had told me about this u were very nervous
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Now was this needed naina. Im sure a lot others here knew him back then. Will u ever stop sucking up
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I knew him too so what now
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He had called me too
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Y do u do this naina. Unwanted comment
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For god sake stop sucking up
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U r the pits
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Guys leave her alone. Dont bully her please. Its ok what wrong did she say
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Aahhh dont know this mutual admiration club. Ok vicky v r sorry are u happy irritating
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I swear there is no saying anything to her
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Guess its better to shut up. He may just kill us. God knows who is whose fan here
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Thanks vicky. I really didnt no what wrong i said to get a volley of abuses. Im sorry vicky if it created any problem
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Cello tape on my mouth
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Naina along with ur comments provide some insulin as well
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Oh for god sake. Try a career in colours
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Guys please stop. I told u earlier to. Dont divert. She is very sensitive plz dont bully. Get on with the discussion please
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Wtf???? Ice maiden
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Lovely story
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Thanks
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Wow the initial stage on gettting into a slumber sounds awesome. Did u feel high
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Stupid fellow, its not thst ind of high. Half the time u dont realise and later it makes u feel sick in the stomach
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Were u nervous or scared
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Yes very nervous at first.
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Is there any way i could get one done
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Fr what joy neetha
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Can anyone go in for this test, is it dangerous
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Its not dangerous as long as the serum is injected in the right proportion
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But then again why would anyone want to go in for it for the heck of it
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Who inspired u,
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My then editor mr krishna prasad who is with outlook today
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Would u do it again, i no its stupid, but u were six years younger then, same guts?…
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I wouldnt mind 🙂
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No side effects is it
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Not really. Just drowsy for couple of hours after the process
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Chief justice of india, is that still the dream vicky
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Very much 🙂
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So foot wear in a woman u look for ha ha ha, liar
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Shut up man :))
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Ha ha ha
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Should it be banned
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I would for investigations yes
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Why is it used for medical purpose if not everything is the truth
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Not everything is a lie. How it works is u tell the truth if ur questions are not known to u. In a medical process such as depression it is used to get no the reason. When u decide to surrender to the process u will tell the truth from your sub consious mind
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Y does it continue to be used for investigation
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Its a simple process for cops to get out stuff. Many would say lazy investigation which gives half baked truth
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U were not scared is it
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I was 🙂 but u tend to get over it
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Phew bro
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Neat anna
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Tooooooooooooo much
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Brilliant vicks come and talk to us
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Why dont u come on for a discussion
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For sure geetha. Will surely discuss. Just give me some time. Post questions, ill answer 🙂
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Man this is some story
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🙂
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Hey vishal tks
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U make it count thats the way what a story
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Nice of u
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Loved every word and thats journalism
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Thanks suzie
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Quite a surprise that it was reblogged great piece
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Thanks sathish
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Super awesome loved liked adored respected
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🙂 priya
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Keep this right on top alwaz
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Ha ha ha sure
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Killer stuff rock star
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Thanku:)
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Loved the read from the heart brother
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Nice of u brother
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Greattttttt. Dont no y i am posting a comment today for this story, but what are freinds for dont kill me now
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U sure are a great friend
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Master class
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Tahnks jatin
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Real neat
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Thank u kishore
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It sure is your best work
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Thanks sarah
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Vicky, I always thought this was PATH-BREAKING and its a bench mark for every new journo in the field. Ready to take any risk for a story, that’s what you have been always:)
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🙂 thanks sonya
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Loved it read it before
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🙂
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It has a personal touch pooh bear u really love him 🙂
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Oh yes tashina i really do
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Grand awesome
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Thank uuuuu
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So true u tell the truth only when u want to
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Whether consoious or unconsious
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Pat on our back
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Pat pat come
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Superb man. Can u beleive i had not read this
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Seriously aargh. Beyter late than never brother
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Some stories are alwaz close to the heart and my god u must be proud of this
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I am jayna 🙂
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U should make this as a perm link o your home page
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Good idea should figure how to do that. Will ask sonya
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Yashila check the left side bar, it is now a perma link on website:) thanks for the suggestion
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Hey thanks 🙂
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U r very proud no of this story vicky
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It was fulfilling maina 🙂
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Killer story. Have read it when it first appeared but good to read again
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Thankspal
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I no y this is ur fav story
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Yes it is closest to my heart
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Hmmm surprise loved this
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Thanks naina
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U reblogged this 🙂 how nice
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Vicky Nanjappa.
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