The brutal attack that took place at England’s Manchester Arena, killing and wounding several people, especially children, has again bared the ugly face of terrorists who are filled with nothing but venom and despise human values, a UAE daily has commented.
"These enemies of humanity do not represent any cause and are merely hate-filled monsters with depraved mindsets," said The Gulf Today in an editorial on Wednesday.
The paper continued, "Children are adored and nurtured by any society. The fact that nearly a dozen children under the age of 16 were among those injured in the suicide bombing exposes the senseless brutality of the terrorist involved in the attack.
"Surreptitiously killing innocent people, especially kids enjoying a music concert, is nothing but an act of cowardice. Such actions are rejected by all religions, moral values and humanitarian norms.
"The killings have also exposed the vulnerability of public events, which means that event organisers need to be extra vigilant in future.
"The use of an explosive device marks an escalation from recent attacks in Britain, which have used unsophisticated weapons such as knives and vehicles, with firearms less of a threat given the country’s strict laws on gun ownership.
"Witnesses at the arena have described seeing metal nuts and bolts among the debris of the bomb. It may have contained shrapnel intended to maximise injuries and deaths. The implication is that the security may not have been as tight as it should have been.
"Monday’s attack is the deadliest in Britain since four terrorists killed 52 people in suicide bombings on London’s transport system in 2005.
"Terrorism can never ever wipe out the power of compassion. The loving spirit of Manchester residents remained intact. There were many who went out of their way to help those caught up in the incident.
"Social media users began helping the desperate hunt for people missing by circulating names and photos with the Missing In Manchester hashtag.
"Some taxi drivers turned off their meters to get people away from the spot and to safety. Many local residents opened up their homes to help those stranded.
"The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has rightly called for intensified and concerted efforts by the international community to ensure the eradication of the serious scourge of terrorism.
"Going by the magnitude of the Manchester attack, it is clear that it was meticulously planned and likely involves more than one individual. It is, hence, imperative that the security agencies dig deep into the matter and swiftly bring to justice those responsible for the heinous crime," concluded the Sharjah-based daily.

Source: WAM