The Pune blast is condemnable. But it is important to avoid speculating on the identity of the perpetrators. It is obvious that terrorists want to derail the India-Pakistan talks. There is a small section on both sides which wants to bring the countries to the brink of war. India and Pakistan should go ahead with the talks.
Mohammed Sadullah Khan, Riyadh
Even after arresting Ajmal Kasab, the lone terrorist caught alive during the attack on Mumbai in the act, our government has not done anything to punish him. Instead, it has spent a huge amount of money on conducting his trial. Terror attacks, meanwhile, take place with alarming frequency.
Even if the government finds out which terror group was responsible for the German Bakery blast, what does it propose to do other than condemning the group or the country that hosts it?
S. Suresh Kumar, Chennai
The police have said that the blast in Pune might have been remote controlled, which means terrorists can go to any length to fulfil their destructive mission. A few parties have suggested that India should not enter into a dialogue with Pakistan unless the perpetrators of 26/11 are deported here to face the law. But I think India should adopt the carrot and stick approach towards Pakistan, rather than snap the ties.
K.S. Sundaram, Bangalore
For any talks to be fruitful, they should take place between parties that have the authority to implement the decisions taken in the meetings. While the Indian government has the authority, the same cannot be said with regard to the Pakistani civilian government. Real power in Pakistan lies in the hands of the army and the ISI. The proposed India-Pakistan talks will serve no purpose.
R. Prabu Ananth, Coimbatore
