Friday, December 15, 2006

Death Penalty and Denial of Justice

The mass hysteria generated at the mention of national security is what the counter intelligence agencies and the Governments thrive on. Why are we not equally appaled at revelations of torture by the police officials? At the mention of a person going to gallows without having recourse to free and fair trial and without a lawyer to represent him? Why dont we ask questions as to why we dont know the whole unadulterated truth of "terrorist attacks" and of the "the encounters." All this leands to one direction, in Indian democracy information is manufactured to suit the purposes of the regimes. Regimes which have more to hide in their anti terrorist operations have no regard or sanctity for human life. They are willing to sacrifice their own citizens with the help of security agencies and intelligence agencies. It is a matter of grave concern and we need to be vigilant and work against it.
By Sudip

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