26/11

It has been close to one year of the dreaded terrorist attack in Mumbai. In addition to more than 5 dozen life getting lost, billions in property damage and India coming to standstill for almost one full day, India also lost the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan from NSG. One of the members in Major Unnikrishnan’s team lost one eye and will gradually lose the other eye as well. One another person in that team is still carrying a piece of shrapnel in his head.

I recently read that the prosecution has given a list of 230 eye witness to the defense lawyer for cross examination. I am not sure why we are working on a long trial for Kasab and even asking Pakistan to do something. Kasab and his friends butchered ordinary folks with a smile on their face.

I am sure the intelligence agencies have extracted all the important information long back and any further delay in executing Kasab is making him a hero for the so called jihadis. It’s befitting to the fallen men and women that we hang Kasab without any further delay from the tallest building in India so that the entire world knows that even in world biggest democracy, justice can be swift and appropriate. This is not revenge but a message to those who still want to cast an evil eye towards India.

My heart goes out to each and every fallen men and women because of this senseless act. I am sure it would be heart breaking if someone chronicles the life of families who lost their near and dear ones last year during 26/11. While the Govt. of India has taken some preventive measures like stationing NSG commandos at all the four metros for a faster and effective response a lot more visionary policies are desired to keep our borders and our citizens safe.

I sincerely hope that no Indians ever forget this barbaric act. I wish each one of us keep our own vigil to make India safer for its entire citizen.