Hollowness of claims

Sir, - This is with reference to the announcement of ceasefire by the Army in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a very bold measure especially when forces in the valley are out to torpedo it. The Hizb chief, Syed Salahuddin's claim of Indian complicity in the current killings is to be rejected with the contempt it deserves. Muslims in India have been concerned about these unprovoked killings and have the moral duty to support the Central Government which attempts to bring about peace in Jammu and Kashmir by unilaterally ceasing military action. Kashmir is an inevitable item on the agenda of India and the militants operating in the Valley simply cannot besmirch India.

All extremes are bad but so is repression. As soon as we lose the moral basis, we cease to be religious. Militants' action betrayed the hollowness of their professed claims and they do not appear prepared to relent from their set position vis-a-vis the Indian Government.

H. Syed Mathani,

Tiruchi (TN)

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