Tuesday, March 6, 2007

Are we painting our nation RED?


The horror of the Samjhauta Express burning incident, for the next door simple citizen, simply reiterates the fact that the internal security conditions in our mainland are pathetic. A boarding point for people of 2 different countries ought to be security tight. Compromises made in these cases can lead to devastating ramifications, which clearly underlines the tragedy that occured.

The Old Delhi Station, very clearly was having the nodus of defective instruments and officials. The Catch-22 zone was being handled with an air of callousness. Yet again, our security have turned a blind eye to this incident. Though the suspension of a few officials might provide some consolation, it nevertheless, cannot obliterate the deaths of 68 innocent persons. 68 ordinary laymen are torched and murdered. What light does this incident shed on our nation? I thought the "Incredible India" campaign was meant to woo only tourists. The country is in pain and why are We, The People still ignoring this? Our non actions in this case are leading to a Gordian Knot. Ignorance is not bliss, it is wrecking our fraternity.

The terrorists torched the express for consolidating a statement: To oppose the visit of the Pakistan Foreign Minister, Mohammed Kasuri. The interrogations that followed the aftermath of the incident lend a humorous tone, than a serious one. The victims already bereaving and grieving, are questioned. And they are then airlifted to Pakistan. And questioned again. Even Roger Federer would be a bit merciful towards his opponents. The technology that has framed the bombing is flabbergasting. The ideas are well planned and are executed with meticulous perfection. Clandestine indeed, but it cannot escape the eyes of an alert citizen. Why blame the security when we ourselves are the ones to be blamed.

Isn't it high time that the public start taking part in fortifying the security measures in the State? On the barest of scales, the public has to be made more aware of the security checks that need to be imposed at places of importance. Two hands joined together are more stronger than one. Imagine a billion hands. It is time for the people to awaken. Or are any other "Alarming bells" required?