Twist in the tale

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When the entire world knows that Kasab was one of the terrorists who attacked Mumbai, why are we wasting our time and the money on the case? Are we not sending a wrong signal to the world? Besides ensuring that Kasab is safe, we continue to keep the bodies of his accomplices.

( published in The Hidu dated 21 Dec.)

http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/12/21/stories/2009122155370801.htm

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