7/11: two years on

On this day, India suffered another terrorist attack. This was aimed at the heart of Mumbai city. Seven Bombs went of on trains, leading to the death of 183 people and injuring more than 700. Mumbai suffered the same fate as Madrid and New York. Terrorism even today continues to wreck havoc in nations. Some states are doing something about it, while others are hoping that terrorism stays away from their lands. However, there is an undercurrent sweeping across that terrorism is almost crumbling, because it aleniated people of various social fabrics. The terrorists are being blamed, but at the same time, power hungry and imperial governments have also been targetted, notably in the post 9/11 scenario.

But, in the case of India, there are only more unsolved questions. Who is behind the attack, and why have they done it? No one has any idea, only hypothesis of who can possibly do it. The old nemesis of Lashkar-e-Toiba and Harkat-ul-Jihad, a bangladeshi group have been reported to be behind the attacks of 7/11 in Mumbai. However, the authorities are far from solving the issue, let alone having a concrete determination.

At this time of opinionating, one must cast their eyes on the citizens who lost their loved ones and also whose lives changed for the worse. It is easy for bloggers like me to sit back and analyze this from a detached point of view. However, when human beings, who have lived in the same city or nation as us get killed, it is very difficult to outline their plight and the life they are living after this incident. It is from this point, i feel, that media must depart from tradition and take the sides of the citizens, because it is they whom the media ultimately must serve.

The media priorities, in 2008, is more of the power elite staying in power and getting a deal passed in the backdrop of "national interest". However, what constitutes the national has been totally forgotten. Even this blogger admits from the heart that this post should have been written 10 days ago. However, i can only extend a heartfelt sorry to the citizens for not highlighting their plight.

Two years on, the perception about terrorism is changing, in that it is now sidelined. But, for the victim who have suffered this atrocity, this blogger can only salute their spirit and ensure that the citizens of a country remain safe. It is easier said than done, but sometimes words which convey care and feeling might help.