Awake India!

Major Terror Attacks since 2002*

* Source: Times of India, http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/India_a_major_terror_target/

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Gandhinagar, Sep 24, 2002

34 people killed in the attack on the Akshardham temple.

Mumbai, Aug 25, 2003

46 people killed in two blasts including one near the Gateway of India.

New Delhi, Oct 29, 2005

61 people killed in three blasts on the eve of Diwali.

Varanasi, March 7, 2006

21 people killed in three blasts including one at a temple and another at a train station.

Mumbai, July 11, 2006

209 people killed in seven blasts on suburban trains and stations.

Malegaon, Maharashtra, Sep 8, 2006

40 people killed in two blasts.

Samjhauta Express, Feb 19, 2007

66 people killed after two firebombs went off on the India-Pakistan friendship train.

Hyderabad, Aug 25, 2007

42 people killed in two blasts, at a popular eatery and a public park.

Jaipur, May 13, 2008

68 people killed in serial bombings.

Bangalore, July 25, 2008

One person killed in a low-intensity bomb explosion.

Ahmedabad, July 26, 2008

57 people killed after 20-odd synchronised bombs went off within less than two hours.

New Delhi, Sep 13, 2008

26 people killed in six blasts across the city.

New Delhi, Sep 27, 2008

Three people killed after a crude bomb was thrown in a busy market in Mehrauli.

Modasa, Gujarat, Sep 29 2008

One killed and several injured after a low-intensity bomb kept on a motorcycle went

off near a mosque.

Malegaon, Maharashtra, Sep 29, 2008

Five people died after a bomb kept in a motorbike went off in a crowded market.

Kanpur, Oct 14, 2008

Eight people injured after bomb planted on a rented bicycle went off Colonelganj

market.

Imphal, Oct 21, 2008

17 killed in a powerful blast near Manipur Police Commando complex.

Assam, Oct 30, 2008

At least 45 killed (figure can change) and over 100 injured in 18 terror bombings

across Assam.

Mumbai, Nov 26, 2008

173 killed and many more injured in seven terror attacks targeting high profile places.

Why Do They Happen?

Intelligence Failure?

Mr. Shivraj Patil’s term was a failure. As Mr. Chidambaram admits to intelligence failure.

(Source: Zee News, 5 Dec 2008)

Missing Coordination?

Political Interference?The Jessica Lall murder trial is an example

Source: Outlook http://www.outlookindia.com/photoessays.asp?serial=7&foldername=20060306&filename=weekin&storyid=1&mode=weekin

Too Few Police?Sanctioned Police Strength = 15.7 lakh

Existing Police Strength = 14.1 lakh i.e., 143 cops per one lakh people

UN norm = 222 policemen per lakh people

(1 Jan 2007 figures, Ref: TOI)

Misguided Protection?

Z-level security for people who incite hatred and violence while we bear the brunt of

the violence

Too Little Salaries?

Starting salaries for a constable are Rs. 3050 per month

Source: NY Times

Lack of Equipment?

After 26 years of experience, some policemen carry only a ‘lathi’

Source: NY Times

Lack of Equipment?

1.8 lakh police in MaharashtraHome Department bought 2221 weapons577 for Mumbai + 1644 for the rest of MH

(Source: Times of India)

Outdated Weapons?

Musket or hunting rifle against machine guns

Source: NY Times

Lack of Equipment?

Bulletproof Vests – Defective or missing

Riot Police - West Riot Police - India

Lack of Training?

162 Police Training Institutes

Source: Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI

We all recognize the answer…

…it is probably ALL OF THE ABOVE

WHO IS TO BE BLAMED?

FINGER POINTING IS USELESSFOR IF WE DO START THE BIGGEST

CULPRIT IS…

OURSELVES

WE…

• …do NOT vote• …do NOT demand accountability• …do NOT follow the law• …do NOT stand up to corruption

What can we do?

• Stop paying taxes?• Go on strike?• Resort to violence?

NO

We will only continue to hurt ourselves

WHAT WE CAN DO IS…

…VOTE

and more importantly…

…VOTE RIGHT!

VOTE but…

… NOT based on caste, religion, region, language

or state

VOTE…

…ONLY for those who we can trust

VOTE…

…ONLY for those who are and will be transparent

VOTE…

…Only for those who will be accountable

VOTE…

…ONLY for those who will NOT buy votes with alcohol and money

Police are first responders…

…but did you know that we are policed by the British instituted

1861 Indian Police Act?

A Model Police Act has been adopted by only 4 States so far.

RIGHT NOW WE CAN…

…Write To Our PM And CMs To Pass The Model Police Act immediately.

Our lives are at stake…

...but this time it is different.

This time…

India’s future is at stake.

Source: Zee News

Is waving the flag and mouthing some words like ‘I Love India’

enough?

Can we really afford to continue sleeping?