Editorial
The arrest drive
Let it be directed against the recalcitrant only
THE law enforcers have launched a drive reportedly to arrest Shibir-Jamaat activists following the brutal killing of a Rajshahi University student by Shibir supporters. The state minister for home has made it known that educational institutions where Shibir-Jamaat has had any links will also be put under the microscope.
The government's decision to go tough on the issue is understandable. But the decision-makers have to make sure that only the hardened criminals facing specific charges are brought to justice. In a situation like this, discretion and caution are needed more than anything else in order to avert any confusion or public misgivings in any way
There is no denying that the monstrous growth of anachronistic and vicious politics has to be countered effectively. However, it is the modus operandi of the drive against the troublemakers which has to be designed in a way that would not cause any inconvenience to the people in general and that none is victimised, even unwittingly. In other words, no witch hunting takes place. The risk of sweeping arrests will have to be consciously avoided with no room for finger pointing to settle old scores or any innocent being harassed in any way.
The law enforcers must act without creating an air of unease. We believe that battle against extremism and brutalisation has to be waged in several fronts simultaneously and people's cooperation has to be sought to ward off the challenge. So, it is a matter of utmost importance that a raid is carried out on the basis of unassailable facts and in an extremely calibrated way in order that no innocent is caught up in the drive.
We believe the government will handle the situation prudently but sternly and direct the law enforcers accordingly.
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