Pune Blast: Will India Never Learn?
By Arnab, Gaea News NetworkSunday, February 14, 2010
PUNE, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The shocking bomb blast at a bakery in Pune has taken India by surprise. The incident occurred on Saturday and claimed the lives of 9 people. 57 were injured. This is being considered as a major breach of security and the public sentiment that has been aroused asks will India never learn from earlier mistakes? The bomb that went off in the crowded bakery has created more impact than merely a blast. The incident may give rise to communal tension with extremist religious groups blaming it on the Pakistan based terrorist groups.
Later, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said to the reporters while explaining the Pune Blast incident that the bomb was in a bag that went off as someone tried to open it. The home minister also went to the hospital where the wounded victims of the blast are currently admitted. It has been found that six victims died on the spot and three more succumbed to the injuries after getting admitted in hospital. The citizens have started blogging in the web and many of them are asking the question will India never learn from mistakes in the past.
The inquiry may reveal the masterminds behind the Pune Blast. The forensic experts are trying to figure out exactly what sort of explosive was used by the miscreants. After the incident, security at Airports and major railways stations have been beefed up considerably. However, still many are thinking India will never learn from earlier mistakes. It has put the government under pressure for sure.
