Saturday, November 29, 2008

Mumbai massacre-The Psychological Impact

10+ terrorists, 200+ MARCOS, 200+ civilians dead(20 foriegners), 300+ casualities... It all got over. The stains may dry in days but the doubt of leading a common life and having a common death haunts everybody. 

The confidence on a common man's security has come down since the last 60 hours. However,after seeing the might of the NSG and MARCOS (as we don't often see them in live action),it should help us keep up our spirits.

Its the media that brought us closer to the terror and made us feel scared though we were locked in our homes. It would be great on their part , if they helped to re-instill the lost confidence by showing the people (later) more about the security measures available like the modern arms and ammunitions that the Defence team possess, the technologies in use, an insight into the training and the way the strategies are planned, more case studies, etc.( something like "Future weapons" on Discovery channel). This not only peps up the confidence in a common man but also cultures a sense of fear among those anti national elements.

The Government should also make use of the upcoming Republic day parade to show our power and pride in a way thats never done before such that it sends a shock wave across the neighbours and also the world !