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The burning to death of a woman and her five children in Rampur Shyamchak village of Bihar on Sunday is a heinous act. The incident, allegedly caused by the refusal of the dead woman's husband to withdraw a police complaint, should be condemned in the strongest terms.

It proves once again that the laws of the land invariably fail the oppressed of society. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who promptly called on the relatives of the family, has to ensure that the culprits are brought to book as soon as possible.

N.K. Vijayan,
Kizhakkambalam, Kerala

An inhuman act. The photograph of Mr. Nitish Kumar with the relatives of the victims was touching. The 10 persons said to be involved in the incident must be caught soon and severe punishment given.

The Chief Minister should take adequate steps to stop the recurrence of such crimes apart from providing enough compensation to the family of the victims.

V. Pandy,
Tuticorin, T.N.

The fact that six persons were burnt alive because a police complaint against the theft of a buffalo was not withdrawn is unbelievable. It is also clear that the perpetrators had the "support" of the local Sub-Inspector of Police.

The incident proves that the change of government in Bihar has not changed the law and order situation.

K. Hari Krishnan,
Tuticorin, T.N.

Unfortunately, New Year's Day turned fateful for Bijendra Mahto's wife and five children. Necessary disciplinary action should be taken against the officials who failed to heed Mr. Mahto's appeals.

Prakash Selvarajan,
Bangalore

The perpetrators of the crime should be severely punished, but that alone is not enough. The Government and voluntary organisations should join hands to teach the people the value of human lives and that violence cannot be the solution for anything.

R. Ponnarassi,
Vellore, T.N.

The editorial, `LTTE is an anti-India force' (Jan. 2)rightly underlines that no quarter should be yielded to it or to its supporters in our country.

We are Indians first, and there is no room for the ethnic fanaticism of the kind being practised by a few political parties, ironically constituents of the ruling UPA.

Krishnan R.V.,
Kuala Lumpur

The editorial reflects clear thinking on a subject that impinges on the security of the nation, especially Tamil Nadu. Those who support the LTTE should think of the consequences if ever the group, with its aggressive agenda and contempt for dissent, comes to power in Sri Lanka's Tamil provinces.

P.M. Narayana Rao,
Vellore, T.N.

You have rightly pointed out the danger to the country's security from the LTTE. There can be no compromise with such a group.

R.R. Ayyar,
Chennai

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