It's Not a Security Lapse, Real Strength Lies in the Response: Now It's India's Turn : Dr. Parvinder Singh

Even Israel’s highly reputed security agencies couldn’t entirely prevent the Hamas attack.

Ravindra Arya

Pakistan shares a long border with Rajasthan. The Kutch and Banaskantha regions of Gujarat also touch the Pakistani border, along with the state of Punjab. Yet, Pakistani terrorists never infiltrate these regions. The reason is clear — they receive no local support there. The local citizens are against their intentions and do not assist them.

In contrast, the scenario in Kashmir is different. It has been proven multiple times that Pakistani terrorists receive local support in Kashmir. That’s why terrorism has managed to survive there. The Indian Army and intelligence agencies have repeatedly reported that local residents shelter the terrorists, provide them with information, hideouts, and even food.

Today, whenever a terrorist incident occurs, a narrative is spread that it reflects a failure of the security system or a lapse by intelligence agencies. But we must not forget the global context.

Even Israel’s acclaimed and powerful security agencies couldn’t fully stop Hamas. Hamas militants broke into homes overnight, abducted women and children, and hid for months in underground tunnels.

America’s intelligence network is also considered among the best in the world, yet terrorists hijacked planes and struck the World Trade Center on 9/11.

The truth is, no country in the world can claim that terrorist attacks are completely impossible on its soil. No matter how strong the security net is, if someone is ready to die, they will manage to cause some damage — whether by ramming a vehicle into a crowd or through other means of attack.

It's like a hockey match — when the opposing team attacks repeatedly, no matter how strong the defense, one or two goals are bound to be scored. In a country with thousands of kilometers of borders, it is impossible to achieve absolute zero infiltration.

In a difficult terrain like Kashmir, there are thousands of vulnerable spots where attacks can be carried out on tourists or civilians. In such areas, the Indian Army continues to fight terrorism relentlessly, day and night. Since India's independence, more soldiers have been martyred in Kashmir, battling terrorism without an officially declared war, than in all four major wars combined.

• The real question isn’t whether an attack could have been fully prevented. The real question is: how do we strike back after taking a hit?
• After 9/11, America launched a massive war against terrorism in Afghanistan.
• Israel gave a fierce and powerful response to Hamas attacks.
• Now, it’s India’s turn.

Yes, it’s possible that there was a lapse by the security agencies. But the country expects from the Indian Army and security forces a response so fierce that it shatters the courage of any future enemy.

Now is the time for India to show the world what happens when its patience runs out — and how powerful its counterstrike can be.

Dr. Parvinder Singh

Asia Book of World Records Awardee – (USA)