Rattled by India's first surgical strike in response to Pakistan's repeated provocations, Pakistan is not ready to walk the talk and is still be in denial. Isolated, exposed and embarrassed at the world stage.
But are we really ready to combat any terror attack in our country?
What is the preparedness to tackle any concerted attacks on the civilians with India put on high alert, India today conducts a reality check .
Reality Check
In the capital where the high alert has been triggered, busiest places like markets have beefed security but a closer look exposes the unpreparedness. At checkpoints, people are not scanned properly, enough metal detectors are not used. In this condition, is carrying out a strike is feasible?
India Today visited one of the busiest Sarojini Market, and entering the market with anything wasn't difficult as one would expect on a high alert day. The CCTV cameras aren't enough and the ones there are not installed in an appropriate location. When we asked the police officials of the lackadaisical attitude, "Madam, we have more officials on the field today with more checking machines and inverted mirrors," was the answer.
High alert naturally suggests threat and fear but in Delhi's Cannaught Place market people were celebrating the surgical attack. A troop beating drums and band playing music, bunch of jubilant crowd enjoying the rhythm and tapping their feat matching the beat.
"We want to congratulate Modi Ji, I salute him and there is nothing to be scared. We trust our security personnel and are hence walking the streets fearlessly," said a Delhi resident.
But are we really ready to combat any terror attack in our country?
What is the preparedness to tackle any concerted attacks on the civilians with India put on high alert, India today conducts a reality check .
Reality Check
In the capital where the high alert has been triggered, busiest places like markets have beefed security but a closer look exposes the unpreparedness. At checkpoints, people are not scanned properly, enough metal detectors are not used. In this condition, is carrying out a strike is feasible?
India Today visited one of the busiest Sarojini Market, and entering the market with anything wasn't difficult as one would expect on a high alert day. The CCTV cameras aren't enough and the ones there are not installed in an appropriate location. When we asked the police officials of the lackadaisical attitude, "Madam, we have more officials on the field today with more checking machines and inverted mirrors," was the answer.
High alert naturally suggests threat and fear but in Delhi's Cannaught Place market people were celebrating the surgical attack. A troop beating drums and band playing music, bunch of jubilant crowd enjoying the rhythm and tapping their feat matching the beat.
"We want to congratulate Modi Ji, I salute him and there is nothing to be scared. We trust our security personnel and are hence walking the streets fearlessly," said a Delhi resident.