In today's information explosion, readers and viewers are bogged down with so much information that there just isn't time or leisure for the news to sink in. No sooner than one "breaking news" flashes that another crashes the headlines and sates the ravenous appetite of the media monsters. Two days back, it was Lehman brothers and sudden drop of the stock market; a week ago, it was the Ike catastrophe, the Bangladesh floods. One after another, the so called "breaking news" bogged down the daily news reader and before one could fully process the information, another came along.
Amidst the more popular hit headlines, the news of the chivalry sacrifice of the seven gallantry award winning Delhi Police Officer KC Sharma in the daring daylight encounter filled the Indian news headlines. Yes, it was definitely flashing news, but the sacrifice and the bravery behind this news deserve more thought and time than any other flashing news that filled the headlines. Who is to be blamed for this incident, the Indian Intelligence, the International Diplomatic Policies tactics of few that foster more terrorists, the dirty politics of the politicians, or the negligence of the authorities? Undoubtedly, this will be debated by all the above for their own personal selfish reasons and nothing else. Amidst all this, the grieving family is left alone to face the loss of its dear one: a mother, a daughter, a son are robbed of the head of the family. . Who will comfort his son fighting dengue in the hospital? What justice can be brought to them? Who brings that justice and who is responsible for their future? The life without KC Sharma will not be the same for his wife and kids. His act was quite exemplary and has left lessons to learn not only to the Police Department but for every Indian citizen. He is definitely a 'Hero'. He is really a Celebrity. His actions are to be celebrated by the whole nation. Their family is not a grieving family but a celebrity family.
President Pratibha Patil said KC Sharma's act was a "supreme act of sacrifice, courage and bravery and he would be always remembered by the nation." How many of us remember the past courageous actions, or names of the soldiers who made the headlines in the past, let alone those unfortunate few who didn't. The very fact that these days only Celebrities last in the news K.C Sharma could become a celebrity who will last long in the nation's hearts for the good reason. Surely, the Government shall make K.C.Sharma a celebrity. It shall make his life history a documentary and broadcast it across the whole country using the same media where instant celebrities are being produced without any effort. Sponsorers, who sponsor 'Saas Bahu" serials shall look back and reform their funding policies. This will bring motivation to the Police department and also encourage more brave youngsters join the police force. This is a true homage to the martyr who sacrificed his life for the sake of the country battling terrorism. These acts are real condolences to the grieving family.
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