It’s a SHOCK that has reverberated across the world. The financial capital of India has been attacked, killing innocent lives and creating an atmosphere of fear and chaos everywhere. Each one of us has a story to tell about family and friends caught in the line of terror. I am not in India right now, and that has not stopped me from being glued to the news channels for almost one and a half day now to follow the proceedings of the rescue operation.
I pray that this nightmare, which has been going on for more than 30 hours now, ends soon. It has claimed a lot from the people of India and those visiting the country. Much has been said about the terrorist groups involved in the attacks across Mumbai since 26th November, so I will not dwell into that. I am here to share my fear for the safety of my countrymen.
One thing that has shaken me up from the roots is the picture of the young-terrorist who looks like any regular guy at the age of 20-22, dressed in jeans and a tee carrying a backsack, but the difference is that he is carrying an AK-47. I have always been hopeful that the young generation will bring about a positive change in the world, erasing the errors of the hurtful past that you and me have lived in. But that hope got a major setback as this young man in reference terrorised Mumbai along with many others. It gives me jitters to even try and imagine the workings of the minds of people like him. What must be driving them to commit such heinous crimes against humanity? Because, at this age aren’t we driven to make a career for ourselves, partying our way through to the responsibilities of an adult world?
And this is the world that we shall be brining our children in. Trust me, the scenario is far from encouraging. I was reading Amitabh Bachchan’s blog where even a diplomatic man like him has gone on record to say:
“I am ashamed to say this and not afraid to share this now with the rest of the cyber world, that last night, as the events of the terror attack unfolded in front of me I did something for the first time and one that I had hoped never ever to be in a situation to do.
Before retiring for the night, I pulled out my licensed .32 revolver, loaded it and put it under my pillow. For a very disturbed sleep.”
That is the situation in Mumbai right now. When will the nightmare end?
Posted by Saba on November 28, 2008 in Critic, Your Voice · 1 Comment
These faces of terrorists do send a shiver down the spine. The nighmare is going to continue for a long time even after these encounters are over. We are back in dark ages- not sure if we’ll alive next moment or near and dear one will be back home safe.