How Safe is Safe

February 21st, 2013 rocked the city of the nawabs with the twin blasts that took place in dilsukhnagar. This blast has broken the peace and harmony the citizens were living in and caused a sense of fear in their minds. An alarming high alert was activated in the state capital and the police are carrying out checking and frisking operations. 

With the security of the city in question everybody is expecting that a strong safety order will be taken for further protection. The question now being asked is “How safe is safe?” When asked the people in city about how safe they feel after the blast every individual had a different take on it. While some agreed to feeling safe the other set didn’t seem to be very happy with the measures taken in regards to security and safety. 

Preeti Gera a software designer expressed that, “I feel relaxed seeing men in uniform stand at bus stops and take notice of what’s going on around them. This gives me a feel of being safe in this city.” “Patrolling in the night has increased which is a good step taken towards the security of the city.” was the opinion of Mohan Krishna, a vegetable vendor. Madeeha Naqeeb a student of St. Francis College for women quoted, “I do feel more safe knowing that there are policemen stationed at various places.” 

“The checking that happens in the malls is sometimes very lenient and that makes targeting a mall an easy place.” said Rohit Kumar an art designer. Rohini Gupta a photographer tells, “The area I live in is pretty deserted and I don’t really find any security guard there making me feel unsafe to travel during any time of the hour.” “Charminar being the main hub of the city makes me feel unsafe as the security guards stationed are least bothered of what’s going on and even if they react in a situation their reaction is always late.” said Monica a student of Loyola College.

Being safe in one’s habitat is an important factor for every individual and with attacks taking place this sense of feeling is long gone and to make people feel comfortable the government has to take necessary steps to ensure the safety of the public in every area.