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Tuesday, Jun 22, 2004

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Ahmedabad shootout

Sir, — The National Human Rights Commission's directive to the Gujarat police to investigate the Ahmedabad shootout in which four alleged terrorists were gunned down is a wise step.

T.P Gopalakrishnan,
Kannur, Kerala

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Sir, — The feelings expressed by Ishrat Jahan's friends and relatives, assuming that she was innocent, can be termed natural.

But what if it is proved that she did have links with the Lashkar-e-Taiba?

J.N. Kini,
Bangalore

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Sir, — Has anyone counted how many policemen and jawans have laid down their lives fighting terrorists?

S. Bhimasankaram,
Kakinada, A.P.

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Sir, — In a bid to increase their viewership, most of the TV channels in the country are resorting to sensationalism. An example is the Ishrat killing. While dealing with sensitive issues, the media should be balanced.

Venkat Manthripragada,
Hyderabad

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Sir, — Why does it always happen that criminals end up being killed by the police in an encounter? Is it not possible to nab them alive?

V. Rajesh,
Mumbai

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