Stop Terror Freak Out

One more series and that too in the capital. The terror group is proudly claiming that it has successfully completed its B.A.D mission.[ Bangalore, then Ahmadabad and now Delhi]and it claims it is to avenge the demolition of Babri Masjid which happened in 1993. Who are these nitwits? Are they learning English the bombing way and if so what a word to start with?

Why do some use bombs? Terrorism is a calculated act of political violence intended to create maximum public disruption and response. The ultimate aim is psychological intimidation -- to create an environment in which people no longer feel safe. And more than the terrorists, the Irresponsible Indian media is aiding them in their mission. They simply freak out with images, interviews and past history, have group discussions, big fights and concentrate on winning TRP competition.

In any newspaper of India there will be very large bold word, as a headline usually a fancy and catchy one announcing the blasts and then some photos and statistics and timings all in colour. But then they dilute it with other news in the same page and in other pages. Normally one of the inside pages will be fully dedicated to such an event and may be an editorial after a day or two. That's all. I am of an opinion that this itself is too much. The best way to tackle Indian terror is to look the other way and carry a big stick. A small column in the bottom of the first page and may be some articles on how to tackle future terror should be the best response.

Television Freak out

It looks like the editors of Indian Television channels cherish any Terror attack. Today Television is the most powerful media and Terrorists design their mission to utilize their services,it seems. Immediately after a terror attack they run around with their cameras and show us as much muck as possible almost glorifying the perpetrators.Then they interview some media hungry politicians who start blaming the other. Then they supplement it with some news hours discussing what is wrong and who is to be blamed. Then to top it all they hold discussions on some pota or sita. They carry this for a week and then there is a lull only to follow by some other bomb somewhere else.

Let some TV guild order all channels to stop airing any Terror event for not more than ten minutes after the event and with in a year these Terrorists will vanish.

Political Freak out

Immediately after the Gujarat Blasts, some irresponsible Congress politicians like Thangabalu,Rajiv Shukla etc blamed BJP for the dismal state of affairs. BJP led by Sushma claimed it was a hand of Congress and used conspiracy theory. The Union Minister of State Jaiswal after each attack claims Law and Order is state subject and that the state was informed.

Now all these politicians are in the hiding. Does Thangabalu or Rajiv have any thing to say about the blasts in Delhi, the capital that too on a day when the CWC meeting was on.

Delhi was forewarned by Gujarat Police about the B.A.D or B.A.C.K mission and they were suppose to be on alert. So now they say it is an attack on the nation blah blah. Where was this wisdom when Terror struck Opposition ruled states.

Actually Terror anywhere in the country is a war on the nation and I compliment Advani for using these words instead of starting some blame game. Politicians should not compliment the Terrorists by using the event to earn future votes. They should instead concentrate on how to tackle them in future. Every state should have an anti terror political wing comprising of all parties who should guide the administration. Involving all parties will eventually cut the temptation to take credit or blame and their competitive spirit may give rise to some innovative and new methods to tackle terror.

The need of the hour is Tougher laws. Call it by some other name like sita etc if you do not like the name pota. The pretext that even when pota was around terror was flourishing is foolish. In spite of so many laws murders and rapes are increasing day by day. So do we throw the laws to dust bin? There is also a reasoning that pota may be misused. Tell me one law in India which is not misused. So even this argument has no value. Try to minimize misuse by adding some sub clause here and there but bring tough laws.

Compassion is also a tool to eradicate terror. Tackling terror at its roots is possible and worth an attempt. But it is a long term process and will take years. But an all party committee should be set up in center to do this. Hand some reward for informers and those who help should be offered. Terrorists should be given chance for reform.Saudi Arabia runs a sophisticated campaign to rehabilitate terrorists inside its jails. Prisoners are brought before religious scholars who point out their erroneous interpretation of Islam.If judged rehabilitated, ex-terrorists are rewarded with their freedom, a car and a job.

Involving more Muslims in policing should also help. Also moderate Muslims should be encouraged to share information with government. The politician- Terror nexus should be handled and such elements should be shown no mercy. Speedy justice system and strict control on all exit and entry points should be implemented. And above all the Intelligence system should be put in place. CCTV surveillance cameras should be installed in as many numbers in all sensitive and busy areas. And of course they must be monitored 24X7 365 days a year. And above all, the corruption in all sensitive departments especially the passport and id issuing offices should be eradicated.

Well even if all this takes long time the quick solution is Stop the freak out and see the difference.

Obviously I mean what I write and so no photos with this article.