The joyous revelry of Navratri's Garba nights has taken an unexpected turn this year, with a new kind of participant joining the festivities: private detectives. With changing times, parents and partners alike are turning to undercover surveillance to keep a watchful eye on their loved ones amidst the dance floors and vibrant music.
Gone are the days of carefree revelry; a sense of caution now pervades the festive atmosphere. Parents, concerned about the influence of social media and the potential for risky encounters, are increasingly hiring private investigators to shadow their children at Garba events. These undercover agents discreetly blend into the crowd, gathering information about who their clients' children are interacting with and ensuring their safety.
But it's not just concerned parents fueling this trend. Even romantic relationships are coming under the scanner, with spouses and partners enlisting private detectives to monitor their significant others. Suspicions of infidelity or inappropriate behavior seem to be casting a shadow over the festive cheer, as trust issues take center stage.
This phenomenon reflects a changing social landscape, where anxieties about safety and fidelity are intertwined with the desire to celebrate. While Garba nights were once a time for carefree enjoyment, they now serve as a backdrop for a more cautious and perhaps even suspicious approach to relationships.
Private detectives in Mumbai are reportedly charging between ₹8,000 and ₹10,000 per person for each night of surveillance. For events outside Mumbai or the state, the fees can go upto ₹20,000. And if the detective needs to acquire entry passes to the event, those costs are added to the bill.
Hiring detectives for Garba shows how worried people are about trust and privacy these days. While it makes sense to want to protect loved ones, spying on them can actually damage relationships.
