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The aftermath

Terrorists have struck in almost all the important cities — Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Hyderabad — and continue to operate at will. After every attack, there is a hue and cry, some political mudslinging, and grant of monetary relief to victims. In a short time, we move on as though nothing happened. There will be no arrests as our system waits for culprits to fall in the net by themselves. We accept terrorism as a part of our lives. We are satisfied with some compensation and comforting words.

S.R. Vinod Kumar,

Secunderabad

Names of fundamentalist and extremist organisations, religious and political, are repeated every time there is a terror attack. Citizens cling to the faint hope that something will be done. True, the progress of an investigation cannot be revealed but the result of inquiries can be. Is there no end to the investigations?

Padmini Raghavendra,

Secunderabad

What follow acts of terror are death, injuries, wailing relatives, red alerts, promises from higher officials that something will be done, heated discussions, political blame games, candlelight vigils, and what not. Why are we not prepared to prevent such unfortunate incidents? The Lumbini Park blast was certainly avoidable.

M. Isha,

Hyderabad

A wailing mother bent over her daughter’s body — what a heartrending picture (Aug. 27)! Terror acts are crimes against humanity, which no religion approves and no sane society can stomach. There seems to be no end to the spiral of bomb blasts and other terrorist activities, reprisals and counter-reprisals. How long can the innocent and defenceless people pay with their lives for the follies of politicians on both sides of the divide?

Ali Akhtar Khan,

Aligarh

The bomb blasts were unfortunate and certainly call for immediate action but what is even more unfortunate and shameful is the spectacle of politicians taking advantage of the situation and demanding the Chief Minister’s removal at such a crucial period. Shame on them!

Sthitaprajnya Samal,

Vellore

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