Terror in Mumbai

Every time there is a bomb blast, politicians term it 'a shameful act', 'an act of cowardice'. But the moot point is how do we prevent incidents like the Mumbai train blasts?

Terror in Mumbai

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Every time there is a bomb blast, politicians term it ‘a shameful act’, ‘an act of cowardice’. But the moot point is how do we prevent incidents like the Mumbai train blasts? It is time serious action is taken to stop cross-border terrorism. There is no point trying to forge relations with our hostile neighbour; history is evidence that nothing fruitful has ever emerged from this.

Jessie Framjee
via e-mail

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We know Pakistan is aiding terrorists in all possible ways. No number of speeches by our politicians will heal the sufferings of those who have lost their dear ones. When will our government begin to take effective action against terrorists?

SP Sharma
Mumbai

III

The blasts have reasserted that cross-border terrorism has not been eliminated in spite of numerous proclamations of ‘firm’ action by the government. India can never progress if the forces of hatred continue to rule.

Anirudh Rajan
Delhi

IV

The Kashmir and Mumbai blasts show that enemies of the nation can strike at will. The nation should stay united and face the challenges with renewed resolve.

Mustafa K Sherwani
Lucknow

Wishful thinking

AG Noorani in Window of hope (July 11) wants India to forge an agreement to the liking of Pakistan so as to not let a promising moment slip away. This is no argument in favour of legitimising illegal occupation of territory.

JL Ganjoo
Delhi

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