In our country, we leave aside the big fish involved in white-collar crimes and go after small fry. The people who made up the frenzied mob and thrashed Salim should also be identified and brought to book.

K. Pradeep,

Chennai

For perpetrating such a horrible act, in utter disregard for the dignity of human life, the policeman deserves summary dismissal. He should be tried for violating human rights.

When the rich and powerful criminals, anti-nationals, and bootleggers are roaming our streets freely, thanks to our legal loopholes, does a petty thief deserve such barbaric treatment?

S. Vanmeekanathan,

Chennai

Who are the police to give spot punishment? That those who commit petty crimes are punished severely while those who swindle crores of people’s money are given police protection is indeed ironic. Those who steal to satisfy their hunger are treated mercilessly like Salim and those who amass wealth illegally enjoy a high social status.

V. Pandy,

Tuticorin