Terrible acts..

It’s extremely painful to see bodies strewn around the tracks. It could be any one of us. We strongly condemn these acts of terrorism. Mumbaites are resilient people and one is sure they will come out of these wanton acts stronger. We salute them for their bravery. It is important not be carried away by jingoism or any other attempts on communalism. Terrorism has no religion or State (it need be pointed very strongly that common people in other countries, say Pakistan are as much insecure and susceptible to acts of terrorism as we are here). Also before pointing finger to any country it’s important to have full details. It is cowardice to blame others for our own security lapses. It is also equally an act of cowardice and crime against humanity for any other country to abet such acts. It need be also kept in mind that few people in a society creating problem shouldn’t be the reason for entire society, community or country to be blamed. That will be most tragic. The acts of terrorism shouldn’t be allowed to be deviated into vendetta against a community or country. We should all pledge not allow any devisive force to capitalise the tragedy and cause more mayhem. The situation is very fragile indeed.

One also has serious apprehension on security (investigative) agencies. One is reminded of the bomb blasts in Delhi at paharganj recently, wherein a foreigner expressed his surprise and shock that the area has not been cordoned off. There seem to be no crack group to handle such disasters. Also even after half an hour after the blast (as I write these) no ambulances nor any sort of medical help has arrived. It is common people who are again coming to help. The security force has not taken over the area and cordon it from people, despite the fact that TV have reached there within few minutes. This is precisely the problem, then they start allegations that cannot be sustained in the court of law or the international community. In many cases those who are arrested are let off by the court for want of evidence. Every such acts points not only to intelligence lapse but also to the failure of the disaster management group. As a common person on the street I strongly feel that modernization is needed. A crack team should reach the spot within few minutes; indeed like many other countries we need helicopter and other modern services. The way these situations are now dealt is very primitive to say the least.
My heart goes out to the people who lost their life in these senseless acts as also people who are injured. We are with them. This act is strongly condemned and we want guilty to be punished immediately. That is not asking for too much, considering the track record of investigating agencies maybe it is.