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Twist in the tale

Here is the latest twist in the tale. Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist captured during the Mumbai terror attack, says he was arrested before 26/11. And that he did not even know what an AK-47 looked like till he was taken into custody. It looks like he is on his way to proving that he is “insane.” It has been clearly determined by doctors that ‘Kasab’ can fully understand and appreciate the nature of his actions. One wonders from where he got the idea of doing such a blatant u-turn. Let us hope the rights champions do not fall for it.

Mahesh Raj,

Chengannur

Ajmal’s volte face is ridiculous. We have seen enough of such antics in our courts by criminals. It is well known that terrorists trained in Pakistan indulge in repeated attacks the world over, taking advantage of the criminal justice system in all countries.

It is time the court sentenced Ajmal lest we end up with a Kandahar-style hostage crisis and are forced to release him. It would be a mockery of moral and natural justice. Enough is enough.

Raj Vaidya,

Coimbatore

Yogesh S. Thorat,

Hyderabad It is a courtroom trial, not a reality show. Should we waste our precious time and energy, listening to Ajmal’s blabber? It is time to close the case. Trial in such sensitive cases should be speedy if the affected families are to get justice.

V. Vijayendra Rao,

Neyveli

Kasab was quite calm and composed when the trial began. He even giggled and laughed. Any psychiatrist will certify that only a hardened criminal can be so relaxed while being cross-examined. His latest antic makes one wonder who is directing his actions.

K. Smiles Mascarenhas,

Coimbatore

B.S. Ganesh,

Bangalore

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