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Murderous attack

The editorial "Murderous attack on media freedom" (May 10) was forthright and hard hitting. The violence let loose by the frenzied supporters of M.K. Azhagiri on the Madurai offices of Sun TV and the Tamil daily Dinakaran, resulting in the death of three persons, is indeed an attack on media freedom. It is a pity that the police remained indifferent to the attack waiting for `political clearance' from the Chief Minister's Office. It appears that politically influential elements, especially in the ruling party, can indulge in violence without fear of consequences.

D. Samuel Lawrence,
Madurai

The frustration of a disgruntled politician, backed by a posse of hooligans, has resulted in arson and the loss of three precious lives. If a media house backed by political influence can be attacked with such impunity, how can a common man feel safe?

K. Murthy,
Chennai

The violence organised by the DMK cadres is condemnable. Does the party endorse this protest? If not, it should take severe action against those who organised and participated in the protests. Only stern action against the perpetrators can stop recurrence of such incidents and instil confidence in the people.

S. Rajkumar,
Chennai

The violence was an attack on press freedom and blatant abuse of power. The police by their inaction have lost the respect of the people. For us, Madurai residents, the attack was yet another incident that exposed who rules the invisible empire behind the government.

Siddarth K. Raj,
Madurai

Sycophancy and dynastic politics have characterised Indian politics since the mid-1960s and almost all regional parties have become family fiefdoms. Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi must demonstrate that he means what he says by asking his party to elect a successor who is not a member of his family.

M.K.D. Prasada Rao,
Ghaziabad

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