The story describes a catastrophic event that shocked the world, specifically focusing on the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City. The media labeled this tragedy as the most painful incident of the twenty-first century, highlighting its unexpectedness and the profound sense of loss it caused. The attacks were portrayed as a significant assault on liberal values and resulted in the death of thousands of innocent people, exacerbating the enmity between civilizations. The narrative reflects on humanity's failure to learn from past conflicts, such as the world wars and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It criticizes the lack of systems to identify and address the culprits of such violence, pointing out that retaliatory actions often lead to the sacrifice of innocents. The story concludes with a critique of the destructive nature of modern warfare, where attempts to target the guilty result in widespread devastation and loss of life, undermining fundamental principles of justice and humanity.

by Prabodh Kumar Govil in English Detective stories

Writen by Prabodh Kumar Govil

Category Detective stories