Share of the blame

This refers to the news report “Blasts show Intel agencies are in bad shape” (THT, August 4). Security experts have stated that the security situation in the capital is in a pitiable state and blamed the structure of the National Security Council (NSC) for the security lapses in the capital. On the contrary, high officials in the National Investigation Department (NID) put the blame squarely on the shoulders of the government by saying the government appointed incompetent officials in the intelligence agency, thus making it virtually inoperative. In fact, this is true of most government offices which are merely treated as employment centres. The politicians and leaders who served their own interests are the real culprits behind the Sunday blasts. They should look at themselves in the mirror before pointing a finger at someone else.

Swekchaya Dahal,

Sukkedhara

Be prepared

Apropos of the news report “Blasts plot to scuttle polls, says government” (THT, August 3), it is obvious that the blasts were carried out by anti-CA elements.

However, the horrifying incidents ahead of the polls not only show that the government is unprepared for such eventualities but also belie the government claim that the security

situation in the country has improved. The government has announced free medical treatment and compensation for the injured.

However, there can be no compensation for the loss of lives. Instead of making lame excuses and blaming anti-CA elements, the government should bolster security wings so that such incidents do not occur in the future. Tight security becomes especially important in the lead-up to the constituent assembly polls.

Prabin Sharma,

New Baneshwor

Fight terror

It is really sad that Kathmanduites who hit the streets on the slightest of pretexts have kept mum even when two innocent lives were lost to wanton acts of violence “Understanding Kathmanduites stay cool”, (THT, August 4). It seems that the enthusiasm and direction that led them to participate in the April movement has vanished all of a sudden. Though they appear to be politically aware, they seem to be growing indifferent and insensitive to crime and violence that is becoming everyday fare in the capital. Since the government has proved ineffective in maintaining law and order, Kathmanduites might be better off seeing to their own safety rather than depending on someone else.

Anish Shrestha, Kalimati

Illogical

Concerning the news report “Security upped on highways” (THT, August 4), it defies logic that while the terror blasts claimed two lives in the capital, the government should step up security on the highways.

Instead of improving security situation in the capital, stopping vehicles for hours along the highways has only made road journeys a nightmare. It is always the general people who suffer because of the absence of reliable intelligence services and security arrangements. Common people have suffered on both counts: as targets of terror attacks and as targets for hassles of security personnel.

Son Magar, via e-mail