We the elite of India make merry when everything is favorable to us but remain quite to vulnerable acts of terrorism. How they, the terrorists, can vandalize our peace and cause mayhem? This week it was at Jaipur. Last time it was at Varanasi, Malegaon, Hyderabad, Akshardham and so many other places.
Acts of terrorism collapses whole mankind and takes away peace of mind of all individuals. The pain caused by death of innocent Indians can never be explained in few words. Although Government gives some monetary compensation to victims, is that sufficient for a widow or for a family who lost bread winning member? Is compensation a panacea to deaths of thousand innocents?
Accusing intelligence failures will not serve any purpose. Every citizen will have to become vigilant about such coward anti-national activities. Every citizen should come forward to report suspicious acts of migrants and acts of those who are helping such mayhem. How should I behave if such acts are repeated is not known to me! Am I supposed to know that? Does citizens should render some assistance to fight terrorism? Citizens are totally ignorant about what to do about acts of terrorism.
We pass the buck by saying - It is the duty of police. Recently I saw a sticker on entrance of a lift of a commercial complex – Self Policing is Best Policing by Pune Police.That’s a small but good move.
There should be comprehensive guidelines from law enforcing agencies about how to fight much menace. Having a common website offering tips and guidelines will be a smart move and good start. Nobody visits CBI website to check against whom RCN (Red Corner Notice) is issued. Why can't security agencies spread presentations on emails? We forward so many emails on what not topics. Security agencies too need to take measures to sensetize citizenry. Are they sticking to old ways? Let the crime happen? Let the premises of crime be established?
To conclude, I feel, terrorists should be scared of Indian Citizens. I invite more suggestions and feedback from learned, elite, netizens and MS members.