'We don't want V-day to turn into D-day'

To avoid being caught in crossfire between the cops and the moral police, college-going students have decided to celebrate Valentine's Day, a day in advance.

There is a strong possibility of pubs being attacked on V-day after the Sri Ram Sene beat girls at a Mangalore club on January 25. Taking no chances, the students say they want to stay confined to their homes tomorrow.

Neha Mehta (age) says she does not want to be part of any horrific incident. "I don't want my V-Day to turn into D-Day (death day) by politicians. So, I have decided to celebrate V-day today. If these politicians can demonstrate their love for the country after the terror attacks, V-Day is also about showing your emotions for someone."

Zaira Lakhpatwala, (age) from said, "Some of my friends are scared about stepping out on V-Day. Hence we will celebrate the day today to avoid any form of harassment. Who would want to ruin their special day?"

Karan Kanchan (18) from Mithibai College, Vile Parle, said, "My friends don't fear stepping out on V-Day, but our female friends will definitely stay at home. They are not accompanying us to pubs." Sanket Bhatt, from a college in the western suburbs, said, "Of course we won't take girls with us to pubs because one does not know what will happen. While the girls' parents won't send them to pubs, we will meet at a friends place and celebrate there."