December 2008 Archives

Before we could forget the last terrifying blast, another took place in Mumbai on 26 November 2008.

26/11/08/Mumbai Blast: nobody is going to forget this date; very shocking and horrifying incident. Nobody expected the plans executed. In my last post about blasts, I indirectly mentioned war however after knowing the reality I am giving it a second thought. Well, we just can't attack any country like that. We need to plan each and every step now. Undoubtedly we have lost many lives and more to lose; could be one day that I'll be one among them. Could be...

You know in this situation we need to sit together and take sensible steps. Being emotional is not a solution at this point of time but being rational would give hope in future. Mumbai blasts have given an indication how to secure our country without a war.

We are not ready for a war yet. We can't attack now. We need more security and strengthened defenses, rigid rules. Need to teach our people the value of secularism and nationality. Need to tell them that we stay in different parts of India but we are a part of India. We speak different languages but by far that is the only evident difference.

Coming closer to India would mean better knowledge transfer and intelligence. We need to monitor the way our security works. We'd need better patrolling along the borders and higher measures of security - in ways that are economical, manageable and scalable. Move on to monitoring others when you are done with yourself. Know about what's up with their layout, army, techniques and intelligence. We need to be 1000 times greater than them to take actions against terrorism.

We would not rely on anyone; if someone is ready to help us fight, good enough or else be well prepared to go alone. Realizing that India is a huge name and you always get enemies at heart while friends in the open. So let us not rely on anyone but at the same time no spoiling our relationships too.

More to come....