And the Context Is?

This disturbing, unattributed story in the News today has no introduction, no context, no reference. At least none that can be discerned by this reader.

Body language matters a lot in child prostitution. A client can express his ‘desire’ at Jahangir Park through certain gestures, the children say.

First, the client will stand near the spot where the demolished pedestrian bridge used to exist. He will then glance around and fix his gaze on a child in the vicinity whom he likes. Subsequently, the child either realizes himself or is informed by some other child that a client is expressing ‘interest.’

Once eye contact is made, the client then rubs at his face with one of his hands and, at the same time, makes some gestures at the child. He then invites the boy to follow him, which is done.

All these things are done when the child and the client are meeting for the first time. If they know each other, the process is easier.

The boys say that, with bearded gentlemen, the mode of contact involved is that the man gestures with his beard by pulling it below his chin. The kids say that the sort of stares they get at the pedestrian bridge are completely different compared to ordinary stares.