One runs short of words in complimenting the defence forces for carrying out such a rare and daring operation (“
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Vijay Dattatray Patil,
Pune
It was heartening to read about “significant casualties” having been inflicted. One hopes that this operation will now mark a major shift in the anti-terror policy of the government.
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C. Koshy John,
Pune
I have always been anguished by the thought of why India has never acted despite possessing enormous manpower and weaponry. For example, I can think of the sorry episode of the hijacking of IC 814 and how the three militants escaped. Now, swift retaliation such as the Myanmar operation will make ultras and terrorists operating from across the border and in safe havens to think twice before taking on India.
Ramakrishnan C.G.,
Kozhikode
The coordinated, coherent, bold and decisive act of carrying out a major military operation and involving another country’s territory is sure to send out a strong message to all terrorists that India can no longer be taken for a ride. One wonders why this was never thought of earlier.
C.A.C. Murugappan,
Kothamangalam, Tamil Nadu
‘Hot pursuit’ is not only risky but also against international law. Just because Myanmar is a friendly country and comparatively weak, militarily, ‘hot pursuit’ cannot be justified as a retaliatory act for a militant attack on the Army. This is akin to the law of the jungle where might is right. Can we follow such a policy in the case of Pakistan and China? The Indian move may appear bold and trendsetting but it has no international sanction. We should have involved Myanmar government fully in a joint operation, if need be, to destroy militant camps. By pursuing such a unilateral operation, we have set up a dangerous precedent in the region.
D.B.N. Murthy,
Bengaluru