Thursday, October 18, 2012

...is a town dreaded by some, understood by few, and remains unknown to most...

Merely three hours north of Manhattan, Islamberg remained unnoticed for over two decades. It came into limelight after the attacks on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. There have been accusations against members of this community for being in touch with Pakistani terrorist groups, though the truth according to a certain few remains that members of Islamberg have always helped locals in times of distress. There have been instances when families from Islamberg have come forward and volunteered to help people who suffered in 2006, when due to flooding many houses were ruined and the town Deposit was almost washed off the map. The volunteers cleared debris, cleaned basements, provided first aid, food and shelter to many.

It’s unfair when baseless accusations ruin the stature of a community all over the world. Individuals from all communities have faltered at some point or the other in their lives, but defaming their entire community or religion for their mistakes is unjust. Even in the present day scenario, there have been claims that gun shots can often be heard in the vicinity of Islamberg. But then there are also people who vouch for the residents of Islamberg and assert that they are a quiet lot and mind their own business. Also, the residents of neighbouring Columbia Lake vouch that the sound of gun shots does not come from Islamberg.

And so Islamberg’s citizens try building for their children a peaceful and prosperous future, and daily put up a fight against people’s prejudices and struggle to douse their neighbours’ fears...


Source : IIPM Editorial, 2012.

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