Muslim intellectuals and political leaders said the arrest of a Sadhvi and other activists in connection with the Malegaon and Modasa blasts, marks a good beginning in exposing the role of Hindu outfits in terror activities. “This is just a tip of the iceberg and names of many top brass leaders of Hindu right wing organisations would figure if the investigations are carried out without any political pressure,” said Prof Dr Anwar Amir Ansari, Secretary of Mumbai based Aman Committee, reports said on October 30.
“Though it (arrest of Hindu fundamentalists) is a late action, it’s a good beginning, let there be impartial probe. Why there are double standards in booking the accused under soft act and why are they not placed under stringent laws like MCOCA?” Ansari asked.
Ulema Council Chief Maulana Kashmiri said, with these arrests police can lead to the real culprits involved in the earlier blasts including the Mumbai train blasts. “Why the ATS is not talking openly to the media. Is it under any pressure from the government?” Kashmiri asked. He also rubbished reports that the move is to appease the minorities with an eye on the forthcoming elections.