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Ajmal’s trial

The report that Ajmal Amir Iman ‘Kasab,’ the lone terrorist captured alive in the Mumbai attack, has retracted his statement is painful. He has claimed that he is a minor and the court has no jurisdiction to try him. He has also complained that he was subjected to physical torture.

Why do people who shock humanity with their inhuman behaviour expect humane treatment when they get caught? Is there any cause to treat Ajmal and his ilk sympathetically? Does his being a “minor” make a difference to the victims of his attack? The least we can do for the victims of 26/11 is give them timely justice.

Neeraj Kumar,

Thiruvananthapuram

It is surprising to see ‘Kasab’ being treated as an ordinary criminal. He is not a petty thief. He is an enemy sent on a mission by foreign forces. He must be treated as an enemy combatant.

Paresh Gandhi,

New Jersey

Ajmal’s frequent u-turns are aimed at prolonging the judicial process. His claim that he confessed under pressure is meaningless. As the world’s largest democracy, we no doubt have the responsibility to ensure that an accused gets a fair trial. Which is why, even in the face of clear evidence against ‘Kasab,’ we proceeded to provide him legal counsel.

The people are exasperated at the manner in which the trial is progressing. Should a terror accused like ‘Kasab’ be subjected to such an elaborate trial when the evidence against him is so conclusive?

Jeyshree Jayaraman,

Mangalore

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