run ends
The arrest of Amritpal Singh may bring to the fore another failed attempt to foment separatism in Punjab. Thinking deeply, it should be understood that the evil practice has not yet ended in Punjab. Informed citizens have distanced themselves from this second attempt to destabilize peace in the border state, indicating that there is no mass support for separatism. However, Amritpal Singh and his ‘followers’ managed to take the law into their own hands when they attacked the Ajnala police station. It is important for the state and central governments to consider why and how an anti-social element was able to unite people behind the call for Khalistan after years of dealing with militancy in Punjab.
Narendra Dani,
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
green spaces
As an employee of the Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bengaluru, it was a pleasure to read the article (Editorial Page, April 22) on the importance of Botanical Gardens. I wish the people who crowd the malls and other hangout spots rediscover the magic of the botanic garden.
Abhishek MR,
Bangalore
Hopefully this article will also draw attention to existing gardens. At the Government Botanic Garden in Ooty/Udhagamandalam (Ootacamund), for example, one can see huge piles of garbage, wild growth and a general failure to maintain plants. Much of this is a result of employee welfare issues since early March. Tourists and other visitors have the right to experience the joy of Mother Nature.
JW Prabhakar,
Udhagamandalam, Nilgiris
Sachin, on 50
One of the finest batsmen to have graced the gentlemen’s game, Sachin Tendulkar has often invited comparisons with legends including Don Bradman, Brian Lara and other cricketing legends. Discipline, determination and devotion took Sachin to the pinnacle of glory (‘Sports’ page, April 24).
CV Arvind,
Bangalore