Police apathy

Apropos the editorial ‘Gangs of Uttar Pradesh’ (July 24), the claims by the Yogi government that criminals have either fled UP or have been subdued or exterminated is not borne out by the ground reality. A journalist was shot by a gang, his only fault was that he lodged an FIR against harassment. If the police had acted immediately, his life could have been saved. Despite being involved in 64 criminal cases, Dubey was roaming freely. It points to the complicity between the politicians, the police and the prosecution. The police carry out the orders of their political bosses with alacrity, but they lord over the masses, ignoring their most genuine complaints.

Roshan Lal Goel, Ladwa

Women get their due

The news ‘Women officers in 8 more streams, MoD issues order’ (July 24) is a proud moment for all women in our country. Women also deserve the same position and equality in society as men. They have suffered a lot of gender inequality and have had to fight the belief that they are only for household work. The SC has broken the stereotype that women are weak. They can do anything.

Kartik Leekha, Zirakpur

Too long a wait

The editorial ‘Judgment after 35 years’ (July 23) made for an interesting read. The disposal of cases by courts is synonymous with inordinate delay. If a criminal case takes 35 years for disposal, the courts have no reason to be in a hurry to dispose of civil cases. The case saw 1,700 hearings. The criminals in uniform were given a lease of life for 35 years. It took nearly 40 years for the courts to decide the case pertaining to LN Mishra’s assassination in 1975. How well would it be if a judge who seriously falls ill is asked by a doctor to come after three-four months for checkup? Judicial reforms are absolutely necessary.

KV SEETHARAMAIAH, Karnataka

Opportunity for India

Refer to ‘Best time to invest in India is now, PM woos US investors’ (July 23); India is now being seen as the next big investment hub in the world, since the world is boycotting China. It will play a prominent role in boosting the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Undoubtedly, India is emerging as the land of opportunities for economic growth and development for itself and for the world. Coronavirus has brought with it opportunities for India’s economic growth.

Pranav Attreya, Meerut

Chinese strategy

Refer to ‘What’s up with China’ (July 23); China has encircled India through its ‘string of pearls’ policy along its neighbourhood. In response, what India followed is ‘string of flowers’ to tackle Chinese nefarious designs. Under the scheme, some ports are being developed overseas. Kaladan project is one such example. But the project is going on at a slow pace, which must not be overlooked, and should be dealt with expeditiously.

Ankit Legha, Bhiwani

Take cue from China

Refer to China and Iran 25-year strategic partnership; India must choose its allies and enemies wisely. The Indian bureaucracy must consider, if not adopt, some of the measures taken by its Chinese counterpart. The PLA, over the years, has strengthened its ties with Iran (being an important part of the Belt and Road Initiative), and its ties with Russia and Arab countries are stronger than ever. Beijing has strategically, and diplomatically, strengthened its ties with its neighbours to enrich its own resources. Its diplomacy is worth considering to help India achieve a relationship with its neighbours that it still lacks.

Daksh Solanki, New Delhi

Where is the fund?

Refer to the news report ‘Quarantined in Hry dharamshala, docs told to arrange own food’ (July 23); now our corona warriors have to care for their food also, even as they are struggling day and night to save others. Even after huge funds, the government can’t take care of their food and stay. The government should, in fact, fulfil the needs of doctors, police and healthcare workers. Such a large amount of money has been distributed by the Centre. Where is the money going?

Simran Ahuja, YamunaNagar

Takht stand

Apropos “Takht: Don’t politicise saroops’ issue” (July 23), the concerns expressed by Akal Takht are genuine, but the issue is too serious to escape the attention of the Sikh community in particular and the rest in general. The stand taken by it to keep the issue within the gambit of religious affairs is laudable. Let this position also prevail upon the working of the SGPC, which is generally blamed for mixing religion with political affairs of the Sikhs. Also, strict action needs to be taken against those found guilty in the probe.

JAGDISH CHANDER, JALANDHAR

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