Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Pune Bomb Blast - Life is a challenge- accept it!

german bakery

The recent Pune bomb blast in German Bakery at Koregaon Park has shown that we all need the safety cover. City is no safer now. Until date, we were very assured about the safety and security but now it is necessary to take some serious steps towards our safety.

The officials were alerted since last year about the terrorist attack and it was taken seriously in first few months after 26/11 terrorist attack at Mumbai. But afterward the security forces were loose and terrorists got the chance to peep inside.

Politics is the main disturbance to in all national priorities in India but on the other hand it is the controlling force of national happenings too. It is impossible to arrange a security system for such a wide population of the country. Therefore, here are some tips to take care of your self and people around you.

First is save the phone numbers of all emergencies. Phone numbers of doctors, ambulance, police stations, fire brigade, etc. You may need it anytime. Do not touch any unauthorized material like bag, eatables or gadgets. If you notice any susceptive material like this immediately, inform police and other authorities.

Rumors spread the atmosphere of insecurity among people so do not spread rumors. And do not pay attention to them. If you got struck in such event, try to go safer place as soon as possible.

bomb blast in koregaon park

If you get opportunity, call the police station first. Take care that you make your mobile phone on silent mode. Gather with a group take safe steps. If it seems a long time to stay trapped, save food, water and other needful things. Try to give hints to the people outside without the notice of your enemy. For example, you can convey message through your left out food, thrown away wrappers etc.

Try to pretend that you obey the orders to save your life. Become aggressive or emotional. Think in a positive way to come over through the situation. Specially take care of the children and elder people of your group.

In the case you got injured, immediately get a bandage or cloth to cover upon the wound. Try to walk to the safer place where you can wait till the lifeguards come.

Always be alert while walking in crowd. Keep watch on the happenings around you. Note the numbers of the auto rickshaw and taxi you travel through. If you find any person susceptible, inform police or other authorities as soon as possible.

Most important is, do not loose hope. Go and make a change. Take care.