I fully agree to the petition filed by Mrs Sarla Parekh & Mr Vijay Mukhi, the article that had appeared in the Mid Day Issue dated 26th March, 2009. What are we doing for the Next generation.
Today, the modus operandi of terrorists is to cause extreme devastation and fear in society. In wake of the recent attacks, it has been observed that terrorists do not hesitate to employ every innovative, heinous tactic at their disposal to achieve their goal, casting aside all ethical considerations. This explains the rapidly increasing global trend of mounting siege on softer targets like hospitals, hotels and theatres, etc.
Educational institutions, sports organizations and public structures are amongst the most enduring emblems of a bold, progressive and confident India. Such critical, softer and more vulnerable targets also provide terrorists with the opportunity to cause havoc and global outrage. The menacing threat of terrorism has thus forced a rethink in the way issues of safety and security are tackled.
For instance, Have you ever wondered while visiting a shopping mall why the guard at the entrance checks only the boot and the under-body of your car, and maybe the bonnet in case the security is tighter. Rarely are you asked to open the doors and the inside of the car inspected. Have you also wondered why, when you and a female companion visit a theatre or a shopping mall teeming with thousands of people, you are subjected to some serious body surfing whereas the woman with
