New Delhi: As an aftermath of 26/11, the home ministry has introduced alert levels to indicate nation’s threat status. The system has a five-step color-coded alert system. “The alert system indicates threat level to the establishment and people of India. It is based on the intercepted messages by our intelligence agencies” said Rakesh Mishra, a spokesman for the home ministry.
The highest level, Red also known as ‘oh my god!’ level will be declared when terrorist threat is perceived to the lives of central or state government ministers, their keens or money managers. All wings of the defence forces, intelligence agencies and police and fire departments will be put on the highest preparedness to prevent any loss of life at this level.
At a step lower, Orange or ‘can you believe this” indicates the lives of rich and influential people are in danger. Security experts have raised objection on Orange as most citizens in this level are in the Red category, making it absolutely redundant. Third level in the color coded system is yellow or ‘what the f***’ when establishments like malls, multiplexes and gaming parlours are contemplated to be bombed by the terrorists. The threat level Green or ‘bad luck’ will be implemented when terrorists plan to target crowded places like markets or mass transit systems with an aim to kill hundreds of common citizens. At the lowest level is White or ‘normal’ to indicate no terrorist danger except to the hapless citizens in Jammu and Kashmir and Orissa.
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