This is on the occasion of serial bomb blasts in Bangalore (25/07/2008) and Ahmedabad (26/07/2008).
The events show the vulnerability of common man’s life. As such life is difficult due to rising inflation, increasing power cuts and scarcity of basic resources like water. Now even walking on streets has become difficult.
It makes me wonder about the sadistic pleasure some people get out of terrorizing others.
Cant really blame the governments or the officials or intelligence bureaus. With a huge population, how many policemen are required to check and ensure law and order? One look at the crowded bus stations or railway stations will tell you the futility of any such attempt. That is why terrorists have easy access to any corner of the country.
Then there are others who look to make a quick buck. There are some who vandalize shops in the area after blasts or riots. There are some who try to have fun by spreading rumors. I would say they are no less guilty than the terrorists.
On the other hand, there are others who help children reach home safely in the middle of chaos. There are those who ensure that the injured are taken to hospital.
Probably the only way we can ensure our own safety is to become model citizens ourselves. Each of us should ensure that our actions do not hurt others physically or otherwise. We should obey by the law at all times. We should ensure that any deviation is reported. Terrorists are not born suddenly. They are among us/ within us.
Is that enough, you may ask. No it is not. But at least, we are helping the law and order system in the country by not adding further complications in the midst of chaos.
As for the cause of chaos itself, as long as there are inequalities there will be outbursts of every kind whether right or wrong. Some other time on this.
As of now let me pray for the safe recovery of all those injured.
That's why we need better intelligence!
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