Happy, that Aarushi is no more

I have full sympathy with Talwars whose only daughter was murdered by someone who is yet to be traced. It, almost, appears that the perpetrator of the crime will never be brought to book. The prime investigating agency, CBI, has surrendered and filed a closure report. But the fact is that the Talwars were murdered several times during the investigation of the case. Rajesh Talwar, the father of Aarushi, had to spend 55 days in jail and his family had to bear the brunt of the media. There were stories ranging from Rajesh killing his own daughter to swapping to relations with Durranis. In spite of all this the case still remains a mystery. This calls for a sympathy to Talwars.


I also have sympathy with CBI, which not only works under tremendous pressure but had to crack such cases in which high profile people are involved. The agency had to investigate sensitive cases like 2G spectrum and CWG scam. Apart from this they had to face all kind of political, judicial and media pressures. So, I find no reason to blame it for any this mess.


I also have sympathy with the media persons, particularly electronic, because it is these poor guys who had to stand for hours outside courts, police station and crime spot to get one quote or angle which could satisfy their seniors and increase the TRP of their channels. In this process, more often than not, they are used for some ulterior motives. In the end, they are the bad guys who tarnished India's image during the Commonwealth Games. No one is ready to say that the Games would not have been a success had these bad guys not built the pressure. So believe me or not, I have my sympathies with the media people.


I also have sympathy with the police because no decent person will ever aspire for the quality of life they get in return for their work. To ensure our peace and security they had to work day and night. If a son or a daughter of a millionaire kills someone in an accident at 3 in the morning after partying with friends at a five star hotel, then it is these police personnel who had to stay the whole night at the spot. On the top of it, they have to pursue the case as per the wish of these millionaires. So making a mistake while investigating a case where people like Talwars are involved is not an easy one. Thus, I find no reason not to have my sympathies for these poor people.


It may sound absurd but I neither feel bad nor have any regret over the death of Aarushi. I would be called inhumane if I say that it is good that Aarushi is no more. But I will not only say but believe that it's good that Aarushi is no more. If any child is murdered and the parent sleeping in the adjacent room where the crime is committed, does not know about it then it is good that the child is no more. The fact is we live in big cities and are mindlessly running after money, not for our needs or peace of mind but to show that we are ahead of our relatives, neighbours and colleagues. We want to be better off than others. In this process parents have become a burden and children a spoilsport. Either we don’t want a child and if we have one, then we use them as an instrument to display our standard by sending them to schools which bring us respect in the society. We give them big houses and luxury cars and in the name of care we leave them at the mercy of a driver or a servant.


If we continue to run this blind race and put no checks on our misplaced values then people like Talwars will continue to mushroom. Work hard and earn money to fulfill your needs but not at the cost of your children, parents, society or peace of mind.