ASSAM IN VIOLENCE

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, THE HINDU, DATED 26-07-2012

VIOLENCE IN ASSAM: CAUSE FOR CONCERN

The situation in Kokrajhar, Assam, where miscreants among Muslims and Bodos have indulged in violence (“Army called out in Assam as violence escalates,” July 25) is a cause for serious concern. The ethnic violence which has claimed 40 lives and rendered thousands homeless is disturbing. It has become a habit to blame all violence on extremists but it is important to identify the actual cause of the simmering unrest and find a long-lasting solution.

H.P. Murali,

Bangalore

It is disturbing to see the ethnic violence in Assam turning more diabolic, taking a heavy toll and making thousands of people flee their homes. The deployment of heavy contingents of military to quell the riot will help in getting only temporary relief. The government should identify the root cause for the feud between Bodos and Muslims which has erupted in such an ugly manner.

B. Gurumurthy,

Madurai

Why the violence remained unchecked for over a week remains a mystery. The situation has not been handled well by the Gogoi government. It is a failure of the State.

Guruajan Ramachandran,

Chennai