The gruesome act of killing of our jawans, committed allegedly by Pakistani troops, was an act of extreme savagery and barbarism (“Pakistani troops kill, mutilate two jawans,” May 2). Having coming out of its ‘silence mode’, India now believes in retaliatory action. That its condemnation is not empty rhetoric was demonstrated last year through surgical strikes across the Line of Control. We hope the sacrifice of these soldiers, who died in service of the nation, does not go in vain and that our forces show determination in avenging the deaths.
N. Visveswaran,
Chennai
It looks like the Pakistan Army’s barbarity knows no bounds. While India’s response should be proportionate, that by itself will neither restore normality along the LoC nor deter the rogue Pakistan Army from repeating such acts. Unfortunately, Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not seem to have a credible action plan to either rein in Pakistan or calm the Valley. The footage of young girls in school and college uniforms hurling stones at our security personnel should be a wake-up call for our leaders. Mr. Modi must listen to saner voices and resume meaningful political initiatives to defuse the situation.
S.K. Choudhury,
Bengaluru
Such incidents are always followed by a demand that India sever all diplomatic relations with Pakistan and use pressure to isolate the neighbour internationally. We should ponder over whether this would actually result in a solution to the hostility between the two nations. Keeping away from the discussion table has only intensified the mistrust and hence avenues for dialogue need to be kept open at all times. China stands firmly with Pakistan and recently even Russia has sent signals that it is not averse to a good relationship. The U.S., though it reprimands the country time and again, continues its financial aid. Under the circumstances, isolating Pakistan is not going to be an easy task. Only uninterrupted diplomatic efforts will bring in sanity in its behaviour.
V. Subramanian,
Chennai
