When Pota was operational during NDA's time, some of the most audacious terrorist attacks took place - Parliament, Akshardhaam, Reghuram Mandir etc So attacks will take place, with or without such laws.
The problem is more deeper. An advisory warning will not help state governments. In Karnataka the Police came across evidence of a blast in Channapatna - 50 kms from Bangalore, a day earlier and recovered a car full of explosives. The State government did nothing. This despite a central government advisory to be on high alert - 3 days before the blast.
The Centre gave an advisory warning to Gujarat 3 days before the blast. Despite Bangalore blast, the State government did nothing. The Gujarat government instead commenting on the Bangalore blast boasted on TV that such terror strikes would not hit Gujarat.
Instead of mainstreaming disgruntled sections of society - Naxalites, Muslims etc, the BJP and Hindutva follwers isolate them further. As long as this happens, POTA or even a stronger law will not help.
The Gujarat government complain that Central warning was not actionable. OK. Now that the blast has taken place, can they crack the case and bring the terrorist to book. At least if they do that, there is some hope.
RE:Why Pota????
by Manan Patel on Jul 29, 2008 02:34 AM Permalink
Some terrorists attacked Parliament and then Police acted and cought suspects... The trial was done and the suspects found guilty. The court declared Death Penalty... and The Government didn't execute the judgment... For what reason ? If a terrorist is going to get the same punishment as a thief... Blasts will happen as frequently as Robbery.
RE:Why Pota????
by hiral joshi on Jul 28, 2008 08:40 PM Permalink
Stupids will shout from roof top like you. There are anti rape laws still rapes are happening does it mean we should scrap laws? Dont try to fool people here. A strong anti-terror law is first and foremost to fight terrorism.
