Security in capital

Sir, - The murder of Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament, Ms. Phoolan Devi, in the high security zone on Ashoka Road in New Delhi raises serious questions about the security of VIPs, especially in the context of threats from militants. We cannot afford to relax security to leaders as we approach another Independence Day.

V.Kannan,

New Delhi

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Sir, - The life of Phoolan Devi spanning 38 years was a tragic path strewn with tears and blood - tears shed by her as a helpless victim of oppression and suppression, and blood shed by many to make many wrongs right. When she surrendered, there were 55 cases against her, mainly cold blooded murder. It is sad that a person's end should be so violent because her life could not be shown as an example to posterity that repentance is nobler than punishment.

U.S. Iyer,

Bangalore

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