Terror strike at Mumbai

The last terror attack in Mumbai has once again exposed the security lapses of our agencies. It looks like our police force with age old rifles and lathis are unable to fight terrorists who are armed to the teeth with AK47 automatic rifles and other electronic gudgets.Mr Karkare was killed because he was wearing a bullet proof jacket which was not good enough to protect him from bullets. Are our beaurocrats so corrupt as not to spare even those who fight for our safety and security. Our leaders are more concerned about their own security rather than the security of common man. Everytime there is a strike, our home minister gives the same old statement expressing sorrow and concern over the death of innocent people. Security of the common man in this country is always given the last priority. Unless common man puts pressure on the ministers and government officials to step up his security needs, no concrete action is going to be taken. Last terror attack at Mumbai is a grim reminder of what price we may have to pay if we neglect security needs of the country. Ordinary people in the country no longer feels secured. Terror can strike anytime, anywhere, in market, in schools, hotels, Hospitals, public places, at home. There is a need to create an awareness among the public as to the urgency with which our government should create special task force in each state to deal with this situation. Our security guards must be fully equipped with the latest fighting machines. Our intelligence agencies must be put on high alert. Our electronic media and print media should play active role in arousing the sentiments of the public towards terrorism. The question that we contineously need to ask ourselves is, should we display apathy towards the loss of life of other people and wait for our turn. Life is very precious and must be protected at all costs. Terrorism has become a global threat as of now and no longer confined to a particular region or territory . All peace loving countries must unite and fight terrorism at all costs.