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Ansari’s arrest

July 05, 2012 12:46 am | Updated 12:46 am IST

The Indian investigating agencies which nabbed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, one of the handlers of the terrorists who struck on 26/11, deserve to be lauded. If proved guilty, he can join the “elite” ranks of other VVIPs like Afzal Guru and Ajmal Kasab. He will remain safe under the protection of our security guards.

Arun Malankar,

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Mumbai

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The capture of Ansari and subsequent developments have been hogging media headlines for almost a week. Every news channel comes out with information gained through various “sources”. One justification for airing the information is making people aware of Pakistan’s hand in the 26/11 attacks. But that was well established the day Ajmal Kasab was captured.

The media has played an active role in exposing corruption, for which it deserves appreciation. But, as a former intelligence chief pointed out, too much coverage of Jundal’s investigation can cause operational difficulties. What does the public gain from the details of his investigation? Competition is unavoidable but it should not drive TV channels to expose information related to security and intelligence.

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Ezra Prince,

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Chennai

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