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Terror: Nip the evil in the bud

I fully endorse the incisive observations made in the editorial, “Undercurrents of terror: Need to evolve a concerted strategy” (Aug 27) that the piecemeal approach of the state enforcement agencies in tackling incidents like the shooting at Ludhiana railway station will encourage those who don’t wish India well and are ever ready to fish in troubled waters.

It is the bane of federal system of democracy that quite often the there is no coordination between the security agencies of various states and the Centre. Petty rivalries between the states get precedence over matters of grave concern like fighting the menace of terrorism. It is true that while terrorists know no borders, the state governments do.

A hostile neighbouring country and complacency on the part of the authorities can be conducive to the virus of terrorism that can raise its ugly head anytime. It is better to nip the evil in the bud rather than repent later.

TRISHLA GARG, Panchkula

Set up IJS

I agree that there are certain obstacles (article, “All-India Judicial Service: It’s a ludicrous idea” by Justice Rajindar Sachar, Aug 27) in constituting Indian Judicial Service (IJS) on the lines of the IAS and IPS. However, these can be easily tackled after completing certain modalities.

The first would be establishment of a national judicial service commission as a Central and nodal body for making recruitments to IJS. Once selected, the entrants would be alloted a state cadre and they would automatically come under the disciplinary control of the high court concerned.

As far as the question of different languages is concerned, the remedy was proposed by the First National Judicial Pay Commission (Shetty Commission), which recommended that recording of deposition in all courts should be in two languages — one regional to be recorded by a court officer and other English by the presiding officer.

Moreover, in every state, the eligibility condition and criteria for selection of district judges is more or less the same. There is no reason why these can’t be integrated to form a unified national cadre. It is unfortunate that no concrete steps have been taken by successive regimes. The idea is merely discussed, debated and deliberated at different conferences and conclaves. Finally it is kept in abeyance on the pretext of legal roadblocks.

HEMANT KUMAR, Advocate, Ambala City

Catch the big fish

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s (news report, “Big fish shouldn’t escape punishment, says PM”, Aug 27) assertion is the need of hour. The law enforcers and the investigating agencies of our country have always been soft on the rich and powerful defaulters.

He has rightly remarked that corruption in our country tarnishes our image. It also discourages investors, who expect fair treatment and transparent dealings when dealing with public authorities.

The CBI should have no fear of political pressure while arresting or nabbing corrupt people. The widely prevalent corruption has weakened the institutions of governance.

The CBI and other agencies should accept the bold advice of the Prime Minister to tackle the menace of corruption. It is most essential to catch the big fish.

HARPREET SANDHU, Ludhiana

Security comes first

Lt-Gen Harwant Singh’s opinion expressed in his article “ Security: Need to shed the VIP syndrome”(Aug 25) was rationale. The US security officials were doing their job and Shah Rukh Khan could not have been an exception.

I am sure, the actor understands that every country has rules and regulations which visitors have to follow. All said and done security comes first.

SIDDARTH PATEL, Texas (USA)

No self-medication

Any medicine taken without its requirement affects the human body. People think that homoeopathy does not have any side effects. This is a fallacious belief. These days SMS’s on swine flu prevention are doing the rounds. I request the people not to administer any medicine without consulting a trained physician.

KANIKA SETHI, Chandigarh

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Improve medical education
The Tribune has done well by highlighting the need for reforms in medical education (article, “Medical education at crossroads” by Dr K. K. Talwar, Aug 18). The article has rightly focused on the falling standards of private medical colleges — lack of availability of qualified teachers, infrastructure facilities and admission procedures, etc.
According to an earlier study of The Tribune, the state of government medical colleges in the whole region was found dismal. The strength of medical faculty is grossly inadequate and often not adequately skilled.
There is a need to improve the quality of doctors, who can fulfil the need of private family physicians and for running the government primary health centres. Also, there is need to have well-qualified and skilled medical teachers to man medical colleges. A national institute of medical faculty development is also required where the existing faculty can get an opportunity to update itself.
Dr R KUMAR, Chandigarh