The beastly Mumbai terror strike on the July 13 is condemnable in the strongest words. The law enforcement machinery should not leave any stone unturned in bringing the cowards behind it to justice. However, some sections of the electronic media have jumped the gun yet again, blaming certain organisations as the probable perpetrators, even before the Home Ministry issued any statement on the subject. The media should show restraint and never resort to sensationalise a tragedy – as this could only distract the investigations. In many a case in the past, the needle of suspicion was wrongly pointed. The terrorists cannot be ascribed to any religion, as no religion permits the use of terror as the means of achieving a purpose.
Syed Sultan Mohiddin
Kadapa, A.P.