The incident once again marks the callous attitude of those faceless ruffians who make your "friendly neighbourhood mugger" look like an angel in comparison. As can be seen, these fellows never succeed in their aim of creating terror. After the blasts, shopkeepers did not hesitate to give bed sheets or whatever cloth that was available in their partially destroyed shops to women whose clothes were torn away. The cycle rickhaw pullers took the wounded to hospitals. The brave driver of a city bus managed to throw out a bag of explosives and save his passengers. However, he sustained severe injuries and may lose his eyesight and hearing.

The very next day most of the shops in these spots were up and running. Customers came, though not in that large numbers. The terrorists failed in creating panic, communal riots, war against Pakistan or ill will against the government. Makes me proud of the country and civilisation that believes in assimilation and democracy.

The culprits are yet to be caught and they may never be apprehended. The war against terror is far from over. In the meantime, spare a thought for the victims, all those who lost their family members, those making the rounds of morgues trying to identify bodies and all those involved in rescue efforts including the doctors, nurses and other hospital staff, who continue to work round-the-clock to provide succour.

I think people across the world should decide to fight against terrorism by guarding against inequities in whatever form, try to open up closed minds and make the world a better place to live in.