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Blast in mosque

Friday's bomb blast at the Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad was surely the handiwork of those who do not like the people of the city to live in peace and harmony. But for the quick and deft handling of the situation, there would have been chaos not only in the Old City but elsewhere in India with communalism raising its ugly head. In less than three hours, the situation was brought under control for which the police and the leaders of Muslim groups deserve to be praised. Let religious harmony be cherished forever in Hyderabad.

K.M. Lakshmana Rao,
Visakhapatnam

Hyderabad has always been proud of its cosmopolitan culture. People belonging to various communities have been coexisting for decades. As a true Hyderabadi and peace-loving Indian, I appeal to all parties not to make political capital of the blast and to help the people live in peace and amity. Citizens should also extend full support to the police in isolating anti-social elements who seek to exploit the situation. The police, for their part, should treat the citizens with respect and not allow politicians and criminals to take advantage.

Mohammed Asim Farshori,
Riyadh

It is unfortunate that innocent Muslims have once again become victims of the terrorist elements of their own community at their own place of worship. After Malegaon and Samjhauta Express, this is the third time the terrorists have struck against people of their own community. It is clear that the perpetrators who want to destabilise the country are being aided and abetted by local fanatics. The Hyderabad police deserve praise for defusing two bombs and containing the damage.

B.R. Haran,
Chennai

The attack on the Mecca Masjid is an attack on mankind and democracy. Thankfully, the blast did not lead to communal riots. The nation should reject such acts of terror.

B. Thiagarajan,
Coimbatore

By exploding a bomb during the Friday prayers, the terrorists obviously wanted to create communal tensions in Hyderabad. It is gratifying that the people belonging to different communities have observed restraint.

J.P. Reddy,
Nalgonda

The blast deserves to be condemned with all the force at our command. The need of the hour is to remain united. However, I do not understand how a bandh can express our outrage. The anti-social elements that set off the blast would have been only too happy to see normal life in the city disrupted. The best way to protest is to continue with normal life.

Col. C.V. Rajagopal (retd.),
Secunderabad

The terror attack amply demonstrates that terrorism has made deep inroads in India and is no longer confined to Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast. It has become a ritual to condemn terror acts and forget them. It may be recalled that after 9/11, there has been no major terrorist strike on American soil. On the other hand there is a growing sense of insecurity in India, which is a matter of grave concern.

K.V. Seetharamaiah,
Hassan

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