aksstar
18-10-2006, 12:03 AM
Mohd Afzal is a terrorist. He is accused of masterminding the attacks against the Indian parliament in 2001. The Supreme court of India has passed its judgement that is, to hang afzal.
Should Afzal (Kashmiri - Indian) be hanged?
This is being debated by Indians all around. I just wanted to get your thoughts and opinion on this issue.
The people who support clemency for him argue that hanging him will cause a turmoil in Kashmir: according to them 'Kashimir will go up in flames, it will burn' Cummunal tensions will rise and the peace process between India and Pak and the peace process in Kashmir will be severely affected (negative sense). This group of people want the death sentence to be changed to life imprisonment.
Ones who support the hanging of Afzal say that he is terrorist. Playing a role in the attacks on the institution and democracy of India (parliament) is no small offense and thus he should be rightly punished. A strong signal must be sent to the terrorists - India will show no mercy'.
My view on this is simple. He needs to be hanged. I think justice cannot and should not be put on the back burner. If he is not taken care off then that will just show what a weak state India really is (thats my opinion). Others can argue that hanging him will make things worse, but honestly answer this is there an end to this? Each time a terrorist is captured, are we just going to sit back and let the currupt poiliticians of this country and terrorists dictate law and order? I say **** human rights. Where did these rights go when 13 people died in those attacks on the parliament? Iron cuts Iron. Nothing else works. I'll also say a lot of the people are trying to turn this into a religious debate by saying that hanging a muslim will send a wrong message to the muslim cummunity in India and will further worsen this senstive situation. But that's just Bull. I say hang the guy no matter what religion he belongs to. I dont care if hes a Hindu, Muslim, Sikh or Christian. If he has played a role in killing innocent people then he must be punished.
I realize that this is a sensitive issue, so im not going to get into the details of the case. However here is a man who has obviously commited a crime, has been found guilty of doing so, is recognized by the International community as a terrorist. Shouldn't he be given the sentence he deserves?
I know a lot of you will say that hanging sentence is too extreme and should not be excercised. But then answer me this..If an in event he is given clemency by the President of India, under article 72 of the criminal penal code of India...What is the garuntee that some of his friends wont hijack another Indian plane and demand his release? Its happened before where India had to hand over a bunch of terrorists to save the lives of many indians on that Indian Airliner that got hijacked.
So think before you decide the faith of this guy.
The President is expected to pass his judgement on Oct.20 i think. That was the date Afzal was to be hanged. However looking at the way Indian politics works and the curruption in this country. I doubt he'll be hanged.
Mr. Farooq Abhdullah, ex-chief minister of kashmir appeared on national television the other day and commuted his sentiments on the issue. I personally admired the guy. He seemed tough on cracking down on terrorists. However on the show he said that 'The valley will burn if he is hanged, and went even further by sayin 'India will burn'. Thats a complete u-turn. Perhaps he wants to get re-elected in Kashmir? What say?
In conclusion I wanna ask the following 'what about the justice to the families of those who lost their loved ones in the hands of these so called 'indians'.
Peace Out!
Should Afzal (Kashmiri - Indian) be hanged?
This is being debated by Indians all around. I just wanted to get your thoughts and opinion on this issue.
The people who support clemency for him argue that hanging him will cause a turmoil in Kashmir: according to them 'Kashimir will go up in flames, it will burn' Cummunal tensions will rise and the peace process between India and Pak and the peace process in Kashmir will be severely affected (negative sense). This group of people want the death sentence to be changed to life imprisonment.
Ones who support the hanging of Afzal say that he is terrorist. Playing a role in the attacks on the institution and democracy of India (parliament) is no small offense and thus he should be rightly punished. A strong signal must be sent to the terrorists - India will show no mercy'.
My view on this is simple. He needs to be hanged. I think justice cannot and should not be put on the back burner. If he is not taken care off then that will just show what a weak state India really is (thats my opinion). Others can argue that hanging him will make things worse, but honestly answer this is there an end to this? Each time a terrorist is captured, are we just going to sit back and let the currupt poiliticians of this country and terrorists dictate law and order? I say **** human rights. Where did these rights go when 13 people died in those attacks on the parliament? Iron cuts Iron. Nothing else works. I'll also say a lot of the people are trying to turn this into a religious debate by saying that hanging a muslim will send a wrong message to the muslim cummunity in India and will further worsen this senstive situation. But that's just Bull. I say hang the guy no matter what religion he belongs to. I dont care if hes a Hindu, Muslim, Sikh or Christian. If he has played a role in killing innocent people then he must be punished.
I realize that this is a sensitive issue, so im not going to get into the details of the case. However here is a man who has obviously commited a crime, has been found guilty of doing so, is recognized by the International community as a terrorist. Shouldn't he be given the sentence he deserves?
I know a lot of you will say that hanging sentence is too extreme and should not be excercised. But then answer me this..If an in event he is given clemency by the President of India, under article 72 of the criminal penal code of India...What is the garuntee that some of his friends wont hijack another Indian plane and demand his release? Its happened before where India had to hand over a bunch of terrorists to save the lives of many indians on that Indian Airliner that got hijacked.
So think before you decide the faith of this guy.
The President is expected to pass his judgement on Oct.20 i think. That was the date Afzal was to be hanged. However looking at the way Indian politics works and the curruption in this country. I doubt he'll be hanged.
Mr. Farooq Abhdullah, ex-chief minister of kashmir appeared on national television the other day and commuted his sentiments on the issue. I personally admired the guy. He seemed tough on cracking down on terrorists. However on the show he said that 'The valley will burn if he is hanged, and went even further by sayin 'India will burn'. Thats a complete u-turn. Perhaps he wants to get re-elected in Kashmir? What say?
In conclusion I wanna ask the following 'what about the justice to the families of those who lost their loved ones in the hands of these so called 'indians'.
Peace Out!