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This refers to the report that Pakistan wants India to furnish evidence to back its allegation that Pakistani nationals were involved in the Mumbai terror attacks (Dec.13). It has become fashionable for Pakistan to seek more evidence of the obvious. This shows it is not serious about preventing terror activities emanating from its soil. India needs to demonstrate that it means business. The U.S. may be talking tough with Pakistan but it has its priorities. It is preoccupied with the Al-Qaeda elements in Afghanistan. India must contrive its own plan, and find its own means to conquer terror.

K.V. Raghuram,

Wayanad

India is right in saying that the house arrest of the Jamat-ud-Dawah chief and the reported sealing of some JuD offices are not enough. All terrorist outfits operating from Pakistan should be dismantled and destroyed. But India should convey this message to Pakistan directly, rather than through the U.S. interlocutors. By relying on the U.S. to ensure our security, we are making a mockery of ourselves.

B. Thiagarajan,

Coimbatore

It is over a fortnight since the Mumbai terror attacks took place but India is yet to take concrete action. Instead of depending on the U.S. to bring pressure on Pakistan after the attacks, we could have taken a few effective steps such as suspending diplomatic ties and cancelling bus, train and air services. It is surprising to find India behaving as though it has been struck by a terrorist attack for the first time. Sure, the Mumbaikars have proved that they are united against terror. But is that enough to counter terrorism?

S.P. Sharma,

Mumbai

With Pakistan being termed the epicentre of terrorism, its leaders have a collective responsibility to look inwards. They must accept that Pakistan is a hub of militancy and terrorism. They must tell their people that the past is past and extremism, which has taken root in their country, will henceforth enjoy no sanction.

J.S. Acharya,

Hyderabad

It is nice to see India demanding the deportation of the most wanted criminals from Pakistan for trial. But what does it propose to do with them? Do we have a credible system and politicians who can bring the hardcore criminals to justice?

Bobby Lawrence,

Kochi

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