Enhance security of doctors
Apropos of ‘Doctors targeted’; the killing of a doctor in a Delhi hospital, weeks after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, has jolted the entire nation. It calls for foolproof security measures in and around hospitals throughout the country. Since doctors work under hazardous conditions, it’s mandatory for the authorities to provide them a conducive working environment so as to ensure that they discharge their onerous duties without any fear. Doctors are striking work and protesting on the streets in support of their genuine demands for safety and security, but the patients are suffering a lot. This does not augur well for the nation. Augmenting security of doctors is the pressing need of the hour.
Ravi Sharma, Dhariwal
Doctors’ lives at stake
With reference to ‘Doctors targeted’; the horrifying rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, in August had sparked a public outrage. Now, a doctor has been shot dead at a hospital in Delhi. It is shameful for the authorities concerned that despite the Supreme Court’s directions to take security measures such as installing CCTV cameras, constructing basic amenities such as toilets and rest rooms in hospitals, nothing has been done. It is unfortunate that the SC has to interfere in all matters, be it political or administrative. The lives of doctors are at stake.
Raj Kumar Kapoor, Ropar
Punjab BJP in trouble
Refer to ‘Punjab BJP’s woes’; Sunil Jakhar has rightly flagged issues concerning the state with the BJP high command. Jakhar seems to be working without a team. Ever since former CM Capt Amarinder Singh joined the BJP, he has been missing from the political scene. The party fielded Preneet Kaur from the Patiala parliamentary constituency, but she lost, even though the PM addressed a poll rally there. Ravneet Singh Bittu joined the BJP just before the 2024 elections, but he lost from Ludhiana. Even then, he was made a minister, only to send a positive message to leaders of other political parties to join the BJP. A captain can achieve success only with the help of a strong team.
Ravinder Kumar Jain, Ludhiana
War is a killer of humanity
The crisis in West Asia is worsening. Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, and Israel, which enjoys the support of the US, have caused chaos in the region. Hundreds of ballistic missiles are targeting people and buildings. The war is a huge killer of humanity. With each passing day, thousands of lives are being lost. We must be empathic towards the victims of war and take immediate action to halt this humanitarian crisis.
Kirti Wadhawan, Kanpur
Global repercussions of conflict
Refer to ‘Missile strikes, oil shock & threat of war’; the Israel-Palestine conflict remains fraught with peril, particularly as the Iran-Israel rivalry intensifies. The assassination of key Hezbollah and Hamas leaders has further complicated the situation. Israeli PM Netanyahu’s failure to secure the release of all hostages has put him in a precarious position. If he halts military operations, he could face serious consequences for causing a humanitarian crisis. By supplying arms and political support, the US-led Western alliance has intensified tensions in the region. The ramifications extend beyond West Asia as rising oil prices threaten global stability and peace. India must maintain a neutral stance while advocating for a two-nation solution, fostering dialogue and cooperation.
Harbinder S Dhillon, Una
A generous initiative
Apropos of ‘A generous gesture on the Rhodes front’ (Trysts and Turns); the article aptly highlights the contribution by the Radhakrishnan and Rajan families to establish the sixth Rhodes scholarship for Indian students. This initiative will enhance the opportunities for talented Indian scholars to pursue studies at Oxford University, one of the world’s most prestigious institutions. The gesture honours the legacy of both families and strengthens India’s intellectual presence on the global stage. May the number of such good Samaritans increase.
Amarjeet Mann, Una
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