Sunday, June 12, 2011

Chicago Rana Trial, Verdict: A small step towards justice!

Have you read, “Mayhem of the Miserables!” available @ http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/52075

EDITORIAL / June 11, 2011.

Pakistani-Canadian businessman Tahawwur Husain Rana's conviction this week on charges of providing material support for the Lashkar-e-Taiba marks a small step towards justice for the 164 men, women, and children whose lives were taken in Mumbai on November 26, 2008. Instead of taking what satisfaction can be had from the fact that a small cog in the jihadist machine that delivered death to the city is now likely to live out the rest of his life in prison, Indians across the political spectrum have been outraged by the decision of the twelve-member jury to acquit Rana of having played a direct role in facilitating the attack. Even before sentencing has been pronounced, the government voiced “disappointment,” while Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi proclaimed that the Chicago verdict “disgraced India's sovereignty.” India's anger that Rana was acquitted of charges related to the Mumbai attack is understandable: the wounds the country suffered in the tragedy will take a long, long time to heal. The outrage and anger are also misplaced.

Yes, especially after dilly-dallying on issue of impleading in the case as a co-petitioner, the GoI doesn't have any locus standi to crib on it now.

Atleast, lets hope GoI acts decisively in the case of Headley as and when it comes up for hearing in New York!

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