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Fragile peace

It is true that Pakistan has failed to purchase peace, a fact that was evident from the terror attack on a police training school in Lahore on Monday (editorial, April 1). But it is still not too late for Pakistan to set right the situation. If it wants peace in its own country, it should make peace with its neighbouring countries.

Ashish Kumar Choudhary,

Ranchi

The terror attack in Lahore has clearly established the vice-like grip of cold-blooded terrorists on Pakistan. The country has been soft on its home-grown terror groups as they were found more than useful in attacks on India. However, the internal situation is worsening, and Pakistan needs to act at the earliest to save its civilians. The U.S. should realise that its anti-terror funding is bringing to life more and more terror clusters. India, meanwhile, should guard its borders more zealously.

Jeyshree Jayaraman,

Mangalore

Pakistan has got what it deserves. First, it helped to create a terrorist infrastructure to act against India. Recently, it missed an opportunity to defeat the forces of the Taliban. It bought peace with the terrorists to stop the war in the Swat Valley. Unless Pakistan goes for an all-out attack on terrorism, it will continue to be a target of terror.

Vibin Balakrishnan,

Povattuparamba

Government after government in Pakistan has watched terrorism grow on its soil. There are still many terrorist training camps in its north east and the ISI plays an active role in recruiting and training terrorists. Similarly, terrorism grew on the north-western side of Pakistan against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. This had the blessings of the U.S. and became a fertile breeding ground for the Taliban. Terrorism has assumed such alarming proportions today that Pakistan finds it difficult to contain it. While it is no longer possible for the authorities to dance to the tunes of terrorists, they are forced to pay a heavy price for the protection they extended earlier.

Capt. O.B. Nair,

Kochi

The daring attack on the police training centre in Lahore is a matter of serious concern for both Pakistan and India. The attack may be similar to 26/11 in some respects but it is different in many ways. The perpetrators were Pakistanis operating from Pakistan. But the message to India is very clear. Trouble in Pakistan cannot be a matter of joy for us because it is bound to spill over to India. We should help our neighbour become stable.

Varun Vats,

Kullu

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