Riots and mob violence are shameful for any nation. We too have seen some such incidents. They are bad as they cause loss of life, injuries, crimes including rapes, loss of public and private property, a state of lawlessness and state of fear and panic.
All this is aggravated by the fact that those indulging in such mob violence feel they can easily get away with this and chances of being caught are less. Time has come that we approach these with new commitment and strategies. Some of the steps can be:
- We need strict laws and zero tolerance against mob violence. There should be heavy punishment for those who are caught taking part in such.
- If people are gathering for any purpose like public meeting, there should be three layer police check on arms and other objectionable material. People should be allowed only after Adhaar Card verification.
- Constant vigil must be there using CCTV and drone cameras. In case of any mob violence maximum recording must be done to identify and catch culprits.
- If violence has started, there should be immediate curfew and shoot at sight order to prevent any spread.
- Innocent people should keep hands over head. They should be rescued by police or authorized volunteers.
- Internet and mobile service must get suspended. Rumors must be immediately identified and clarified.
- Media must observe sense of responsibility.
- Intelligence reports should never be ignored. Cation is better than repenting later.
We can not stop public gatherings as they are part of our democracy. But we can prevent riots and mob violence. We must remember that such incidents are created and performed by people as act of commission. They must be caught and punished. Equally responsible are those who let these happen through act of omission. They too must be held accountable and responsible.
All this is aggravated by the fact that those indulging in such mob violence feel they can easily get away with this and chances of being caught are less. Time has come that we approach these with new commitment and strategies. Some of the steps can be:
- We need strict laws and zero tolerance against mob violence. There should be heavy punishment for those who are caught taking part in such.
- If people are gathering for any purpose like public meeting, there should be three layer police check on arms and other objectionable material. People should be allowed only after Adhaar Card verification.
- Constant vigil must be there using CCTV and drone cameras. In case of any mob violence maximum recording must be done to identify and catch culprits.
- If violence has started, there should be immediate curfew and shoot at sight order to prevent any spread.
- Innocent people should keep hands over head. They should be rescued by police or authorized volunteers.
- Internet and mobile service must get suspended. Rumors must be immediately identified and clarified.
- Media must observe sense of responsibility.
- Intelligence reports should never be ignored. Cation is better than repenting later.
We can not stop public gatherings as they are part of our democracy. But we can prevent riots and mob violence. We must remember that such incidents are created and performed by people as act of commission. They must be caught and punished. Equally responsible are those who let these happen through act of omission. They too must be held accountable and responsible.
