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Hong Kong is one of the safest places in the world, made so not just by the governing bodies, but by each and every citizen of this city. Law enforcement has to be a combined effort of the society as well as the government, says Suveera, in her weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths.
I have often wondered what if I left Hong Kong and moved back to India, what is the one thing that I shall miss the most. Is it the first world lifestyle? I ask myself. No, as money can buy you the best lifestyle in India. Perhaps even a shade better than here. Is it the efficiency and smooth functioning of this city? No, as I have grown up with power cuts and traffic jams, so they wouldn’t bother me too much. When I dig deeper, I realise it would have to be the sense of safety that Hong Kong provides.
Hong Kong is one of the safest places in the world, made so not just by the governing bodies, but by each and every citizen of this city. Law enforcement has to be a combined effort of the society as well as the government. The crime rates here are very low. One would feel secure walking out alone at any time of the night or day. I would like to believe that it is because of the efforts are taken for the prevention of crime. There are closed circuit televisions cameras everywhere. Nothing goes unnoticed. There are proper signs for road safety and traffic rules, and more often than not people follow them. Human life is valued above all, and there is no complacency as far as safety is concerned.
Luckily it turned out to be a false alarm, but it gave me so much confidence to see a thorough foolproof system in place. I know that in case a real emergency was to happen, I am sure that my children would be safe.
This kind of commitment emerges everywhere in every department. The protests are also done in a civil manner. Recently Hong Kong witnessed one of its biggest protests in history. The Umbrella Movement. Thousands of people came out on the streets with umbrellas protesting for the right to democracy. But it was an extremely peaceful protest, with hardly any cases of violence even when the people were in such large numbers. Everyone is working to ensure that we are living in a society that prioritises public safety.
It is a delight to live in a city where you are not constantly on guard, constantly cautious. Instead, you can thrive and concentrate on the real job of making a living.
Home is where our children feel safe, secure and nurtured. Where we feel a sense of belonging and self. A place where we feel responsible, not just for ourselves, but also for our community. As of now, I think Hong Kong fits the bill very well. The vibe says to me, “Go on, climb your mountain …. I got your back.”
©Suveera Sharma
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