But what is disturbing me is some fake news, images and irresponsible TV anchors.

We should first keep in mind that the attack is not inflicted by one person. It is a work of a group and whatever force is behind the attack also have an underlying agenda,i.e., to break the communal harmony of the country as rightly told by the Home Minister. So before circulating any messages in social media please be careful. As your message could instigate violence.

The country is in a state of mourning. At least we should be careful not to spread fake news or those images which are disturbing to watch.

Next, let’s condole the family members in their hard times. Someone may have lost a father, son, brother, husband.

Let’s be careful before circulating the photos of the martyrs in social media as it can reach a son or a wife. How would they feel when they see the mortal remains? The images are disturbing for a young child or old parents.

Just by outpouring our emotions in social media we cannot contribute to the nation but complicate things. Let’s make a trust or a foundation which could look after the children of the martyred soldiers or raise money for their education like it is done by Reliance Foundation. They have said that they will take care of the education of the children of the Martyred soldiers.

Action speaks louder than noise.

Let’s be quiet for some time, lit a candle, come out for help, show solidarity in times of this crisis. Let’s stand with the family members and the government.

By spreading fake news you are creating chaos and difficulties for the government as some group can perpetuate violence at times when the government should be focussing for counter strike.

The unnecessary post could further create a problem. Let’s not attack a particular community or religion. The force which is behind the attack wants us to bring a division in our society.

Let’s not speak of the problem but rather try finding the solution. It’s not only about Pulwama but try and remember Pathankot and URI, 26/11 or the Parliament attack. Let’s ask a question to ourselves how we didn’t see a group hoarding more than 100 kg of RdX? How I didn’t figure out a vehicle with a suicide bomber inside?

Be alert in days to come. Act responsibly and report suspicious characters and incidents.

Let’s start loving our country again. Let’s be loyal. Let our nationalism not be confined to an India vs Pakistan cricket match. Let’s be sensitive and change our perception of the Defence of our country. Let’s stand with them when they ask for, One Rank, One Pension.

If we will not complicate things for the government then I am very much sure that Jaish-e-Mohammad or ISI or whoever it may be behind it, will get its due share of metal in the chest in days to come.

The new India will not forget and forgive.

But make sure that your one photo or one fake news do not create internal disturbances in the country.

Let’s pray that the Martyred souls may rest in peace.

Jai Hind!

Writes: Chandan Pariyar

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This is what we know so far.

The Convoy

The bus was part of a huge convoy of 2,547 CRPF personnel who were travelling in 78 vehicles from Jammu to Srinagar. Civilian vehicles are also allowed on routes which see troop movement, and the CRPF convoy was taken by surprise by the SUV, which rammed into the bus, detonating the IED.

In the initial statement CRPF spokesperson in Delhi had said, “In Latoomode, Awantipora, an IED blast occurred on a bus of the 54 batallion of the CRPF. There are some reports of grenade lobbing and firing upon the vehicles of 35 batallion and 179 batallion coming in as well.”  

However, gradually as the scale and extent of the terrorist attack unfolded, more details emerged, along with a horrific realization, that this was the worst terrorist attack in India since 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

Intelligence of Lack of It

According to NDTV a Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad, had warned of a suicide attack in Kashmir just two days ago. The mode of attack was indicated by a video they had uploaded online.The video showed an attack in Afghanistan, wherein an explosive-laden vehicle used. Apparently he Criminal Investigation Department of the Kashmir police had shared the video and inputs about possible attack with intelligence agencies.

Although intelligence agencies had warned of a possible terror strike by JeM, ground-level officials said Thursday’s attack was “unprecedented and beyond what we could imagine”.

Taking responsibility

Pakistan based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad, headed by Maulana Masood Azhar has claimed that the attack was carried out by one Adil Ahmad Dar alias “Waqas Commando”. Adil was a resident of Kakapora, he had joined the terror outfit last year.

Meanwhile, J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik has said that Thursday’s Pulwama attack was partly the result of an intelligence failure, especially due to the fact that security forces could not detect the loading and movement of the explosive-laden Scorpio.

Speaking to the Press, Malik said: “We cannot accept that (intelligence failure). We could not detect or check the vehicle full of explosives moving on the highway. We must accept that we are at fault also.”

He added, “The fact that we did not know that there was a fidayeen among them is also part of the intelligence failure. I can admit that. This man (the bomber identified as Adil Ahmad Dar) was very much on our list of suspects. But due to the pressure they were under, no one was giving them shelter in their homes. So he must have escaped to the jungles or the hills and got lost. We knew about him but could not trace him. This was just a chance thing and he was the rare one who got away. The rest have been getting killed.”

Aftermath

Following the attacks, at least 40 Jawans have been martyred, and India is reeling under the shock.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “The sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain”.

A more definite warning came from Union Minister Arun Jaitley, who tweeted, “Terrorists will be given unforgettable lesson for their heinous act”.

Strong statements are pouring in from across the globe against thePakistan sponsored dastardly terror attack. UN, USA, UK, UAE, France, Australia, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Srilanka among others have condemned it.

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