“Madam Speaker,” the Home Minister was addressing the Speaker and the eminent Members of the Parliament in Parliamentary session, “this Police reforms are being done to enhance the accountability and efficiency of the Police department in maintaining law and order in a responsible and transparent manner…”
Jammu and Kashmir:
Two days before, there was a violation of Cease-fire at LOC, two Indian soldiers were severely injured in the cross firing. Next day an Indian Army Commander gave a statement to reporters, “We caught few suspected terrorists in Srinagar, we have information that these terrorists are planning attacks in India, there is remarkable evidence of some cross border authorities in this, our investigation is in progress”.
One reporter asked “Sir, we came to know that you have arrested only 2 terrorists while 9 guys were shot dead at the spot?”
“They were killed in cross-firing, we could arrest the wounded”, commander said.
Reporter – “Are you sure the people who died are all terrorists, as there is a woman and a 10 year child in those 9 members who died. There are also allegations that mostly innocent people are dying in the war against terrorism. What is your comment?”
“No comments” the Commander left saying that.
Next day, there was a proposal in Kashmir Assembly to reform Police as per Model Act, to empower Police department with more powers, however the people of the State are in no position to trust the State and are strongly opposing any such act.
Chhattisgarh:
They were 11 soldiers travelling in that military truck to Dantewada. “I don’t like being here, seriously, what Army is doing in these jungles, we should be protecting the borders instead or fighting in the war” said one of them.
“That’s right man, it feels great when we return after killing few bunch of terrorists and receive award, but not for killing our own people who are fighting for their rights, who have been exploited by rich landlords. Now these poor men are rebels against the Government, a system which forgot to do anything to these people other than exploiting their land and homes. If you think again, you may find these Naxals are more right than us” said another. Just then a few Naxals attacked the truck in the middle of that Jungle road.
“Naxals attack Army truck in Chhattisgarh: 9 soldiers killed, 2 severely injured”were the headlines in all newspapers and news channels.
Manipur:
On 2 November 2000, in Malom, a town in the Imphal Valley, it was a sunny day; people were standing in the shade in that bus stop, waiting for the bus. Suddenly an Assam Rifles van came there; soldiers got down in split of a second and started firing indiscriminately on the people in the bus stop, 10 people died in this incident.
Later, Military said they had information about some notorious insurgents present among those people so they have opened fire. Sadly, among the killed were a 62 year old woman and an 18 year old boy named Sinam Chandramani who is 1998 National Child Bravery Award Winner. As AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Power Act) gives special powers to Army in North East States and Jammu & Kashmir, there was no case registered for these killings.
Irom Sharmila was moved by this incident and started an indefinite fast for a sole demand to repeal AFSPA, it’s been more than 12 years of her fast still nothing happened, and the worse is, she’s being charged of attempt Suicide case.(Read here) In this country some hard core criminals are becoming MLA’s and MP’s and ruling us, while some souls like Irom Sharmila who are fighting for justice are being dragged to court, what a pity!!
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh:
Feb 21, 2013, as always it was a busy day in Hyderabad, couple of traffic police were controlling traffic in that busy center of Dilsukhnagar. One of them stopped a biker who was coming from wrong side and asked for license.
“Sorry sir, I just want to pick up a friend who’s standing in that corner, sir pls..”, man was pleading.
The traffic police was not listening to him till then but somehow the man settled him away and went the same wrong way to “Anand Tiffins” where another sat on back seat and they left the place immediately.
“What happened, is everything going as planned?” asked the biker
“It’s done, you’ll hear the hues and cries in few minutes” replied the other guy sitting.
Around 7pm, two bombs exploded killing 15 people and injuring hundreds.
“.. and Madam Speaker, it’s a privilege to say that after these reforms, Police department will be ever efficient equipped with latest technological advancements and the best human resources, to curb any kind of attack on the nation, to maintain peace and law n order.”, the Home Minister’s speech ended with thumping applause from his party members while the opposition remained dissatisfied.
P.S:- This is a work of fiction, though few are inspired from some real incidents I read or witnessed in life.
P.P.S:- When there is an attack in any city, whole media criticizes Intelligence and Police for their failure, but sadly never does any newspaper or electronic media thanked anyone for the sleepless nights Police and Intelligence department spends to keep the nation secure. I dedicate this post to all such sincere Police officials.
