Hyderabad, Friday 10th October 2008
Around 12 months ago 45 people were killed in two bombings in Hyderabad. As a result there is a very strong focus on security in public places. Over the course of the day today on numerous occasions I was frisked, scanned for explosives, asked to pass though metal detectors, had my bag inspected or was asked to check it in while entering shops and malls. In a country where terrorist attacks have been common in the last three years (in total over 400 people have been killed in Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and other cities) the levels of security are a stark reminder that one's safety should not be taken for granted. Having said that, India holds no fear for me in that regard. There innumerable ways with much higher probabilities that might take me from this earth.
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