no place is safe against terrorist attacks, least of all our Metro. If Metro officials can?t stop the spate of suicides on the tracks, how can they stop terrorists? There are security loopholes galore: dysfunctional metal detectors, lack of round-the-clock vigilance, and so on. The government should learn a lesson or two from the global scenario and step up security.

Saionee Chakraborty
Jadavpur University

I don?t think security at our Metro stations is anywhere near the ideal. The security officials there are careless. They either sit on the chairs or stand outside the stations. The way the whole security question is handled at our Metro stations is highly questionable.

Vinay Dokania
Howrah

No. The terrorists are maniacs and are capable of disrupting our lifeline ? the Metro. The attack on the Indian Parliament showed just how safe we really are! Keeping in mind the recent terrorist attacks in London, the security system in our Metro stations should be looked into as soon as possible.

Vipul Vaid
Calcutta

No. The attacks at Akshardham temple and at Ayodhya have proved that militants are now well-organised, well-trained, and tech-savvy. The security system at Metro stations needs to be beefed up.

Saptarshi Das
Bankura Zill School

No, our Metro is not safe against potential terrorist attacks, thanks to the absence of proper security measures. Usually, no security guards are to be found near the metal detectors and most of the detectors do not even work properly. There are no adequate means of detecting foul play either.

Sohini Roy
Calcutta

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