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Hostage release

Sir, — The editorial "Lessons from a close call" (Sept. 2) on the release of seven hostages, including three Indians, by Iraqi militants is a balanced appreciation of the events. India should take more effective steps to reassure the Iraqi people of its solidarity with them.

A. Krishnamurthy,
Chennai

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Sir, — The release of the hostages is heartening but there is no guarantee that such incidents will not recur as hundreds of Indians are still employed in Iraq. They should be assured of gainful employment in India as they have put their life in peril for money.
S. Lakshmi Priya,
Srirangam, T.N.

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Sir, — The Government deserves to be complimented for its sincere and mature approach. This incident should make all Indians who go abroad to make a fast buck think again.
It is better to be a respectable truck driver in India rather than a slave of a private company or individual in a foreign country for a few extra dollars.
The Government, on its part, should curb emigration through agents who misguide and fleece the poor.
Madhu Singh,

Ambala Cantonment, Haryana

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Sir, — Thank god the Indian Government, together with the Egyptian and the Kenyan Governments and KGL, did its bit on time.

Honey Poulose,
Kochi, Kerala

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