The extremist elements and their backers who orchestrated the brutal killing of 132 innocent schoolchildren in Peshawar (Dec.17) must be completely eliminated; there is no place in any society for such monsters. It is obvious that those responsible were so indoctrinated that they were unable to comprehend the gravity of the crime they perpetrated.
The politics of the world has also to be blamed for breeding such extreme acts. World leaders must now unite and root out such radicalism — and swiftly.
S. Parthasarathy,Chennai
This was a dark day for the world. Pakistan must now allow the rest of the world to help it eliminate terror groups such as IS, LeT, JuD, IM, SIMI, the Taliban, al-Qaeda, including their hideouts, training camps and stocks of arms and ammunition. Pakistan must now realise that what happened to it is a classic example of reaping what you sow.
Hansraj Bhat,Mumbai
There are no words to describe the carnage. The whole world must unite to condemn it in unison.
K.R. Prakash ReddyAnantapur
The solution to the mindless incident is the demonstration of a supreme political will to put down terrorism. No country can afford to let its guard down. India especially must realise that terror organisations have designs to carry out damaging strikes. With the Pakistan-Afghanistan belt being the epicentre of terrorism, the days ahead signal a tough fight.
Mathew Oommen,Pune
World leaders should not stop with mere condemnation as the massacre is a crime against humanity and all religions. There needs to be immediate surgical action to eliminate terrorism as even our children are no longer safe.
N. Sivanandam,Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
The perpetrators of this crime are not humans but terminator machines. It is time Pakistan did some deep introspection as most terror attacks around the world have been masterminded by radicals on Pakistan soil. I am reminded of Hillary Clinton’s words: “You can’t keep snakes in your backyard and expect them only to bite your neighbours. Eventually those snakes are going to turn on whoever has them in the backyard.”
Shifa Sikri,Ferozepur, Punjab
Terrorism has to be dealt with firmly. No religion or its holy books advocates militancy or violence. We must realise the alarming and dreadful real-life situation that exists around us now and pray for peace in all corners of the world.
P. Gopinath,Thiruvananthapuram
What can I say except to express my grief and anguish at matters that are completely out of our control? All killing is against Islam. The perpetrators are those who care nothing about Islam or about any human values. They are mercenaries fighting for political control, and Islam is being used as a tool for their own nefarious ends.
Mirza Yawar Baig,Hyderabad
The hostage crisis ended in Sydney with minimal loss of life, but Peshawar was just a carnage. Pakistan must now cooperate with countries that have suffered terror and weed out terrorism from the subcontinent through quick and concerted efforts.
K.R. Jayaprakash Rao,Mysuru
This is an opportunity for India and Pakistan to cooperate and jointly eliminate terrorism. It is also a lesson for India, which must now evolve a comprehensive counter-terrorism policy. There is an urgent need for reforms in the country’s intelligence apparatus, which has failed on numerous occasions in the past. Better coordination among the various intelligence organisations is what is needed.
Reya Amrawat,Jodhpur
What sin did those innocent children commit? This was a sheer act of insanity.
S. Lakshminarayanan,Cuddalore
A nation created on the foundations of religion is now floundering. The killing of innocent children is the most macabre incident the world has ever seen. Such horror in Pakistan must open the eyes of all countries. The West must also ponder and realise that most of the extremist organisations involved are a result of its actions.
Annadurai Jeeva,Srirangam, Tamil Nadu
Just before we could recover from the shock of the Sydney Cafe attack, there has come another shock that has left our hearts bleeding. It is time for the community to educate the younger generation on the dangers of terror and by teaching them the real essence of Islam. They also need to be educated on international dimensions.
Ibrahim S.M.A.,Madurai
The chilling attack with the motive of an eye for an eye, has shamed humanity. The children who died belong to the world. Pakistan needs help to tackle the menace of terrorism. Shooting brainwashed youth is no solution.
Shruti Sonal,New Delhi
The perpetrators are maniacal and mentally sick. India and Pakistan must now jointly fight terror groups. The world is with the grieving parents and families.
Akram Javed,Aligarh
This is Pakistan’s nightmare moment, where its Frankenstein’s monster is now targeting its own. The unspeakable act of barbarism shows complete and utter disregard for democratic governance and human rights. Pakistan is paying the price for its dual approach over global terror.
D. Manohara Rao,Vizianagaram
How can one be so brutal and remorseless? Was it done just because the children were in a military school? Where are we heading ? Humanity appears to be heading back to the Neanderthal Age. What impact will this incident have on the children who survived and saw unspeakable acts of brutality? Do we have a solution at all?
Supriya Allampally,Rajahmundry
The incident shows the Taliban’s height of insanity, intolerance, abhorrence and idiocy. The world must now stand as one and eradicate terrorism, irrespective of creed.
J. Eden Alexander,Thanjavur
Very recently, we rejoiced when a young fighter, Malala, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, after having stood up to the Taliban. The attack on the school by the same outfit should now lead to the emergence of a thousand Malalas to fight the menace of fundamentalism. Humanity mourns the death of the children and shares the grief of the bereaved families.
G. Charumathi,Chennai
