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It is a great work done.we pay our repects to the martyrs. the govt has to find a long term solution to this problem aggressively. Jaydeep Lengade
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2002 8:20 PM Subject: Learn from them
Really nice one. All the brave people deserve a pat on their backs for saving so many lives. One sincerely prays organizations like VHP, etc. develop some sense and humane nature as shown by these brave hearts. Anuj Agrawal
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2002 7:39 PM Subject: Picture this
I feel sad that you could not even publish the picture of Shri.Suresh Yadav, the NSG guard who got killed while protecting Akshardham. His act is no way less than the fire fighters that were trying to help at WTO tower at New York. I sincerely wish that Mr.Yadav should be declared as national hero. Umesh Reddy
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2002 11:01 PM Subject: Profiles please
I was really pleased to see your article. Living in the US, I see the respect people here give to the police officers. It is about time we Indians started doing it. I would love to see a profile of some of the people who were killed in the attack. These were real people- with wives daughters, families etc. and not just a number to throw around. I think that kind of reporting (as the NY Times portraits on those killed in 9/11) would sensitize people to recognize the grave nature of the crime. Rahul
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2002 11:46 PM Subject: Heroes all
Dear Silent Scribes, Good hearts are strong in crisis. Good hearts well-lived. We mourn their loss, especially when winds of war raced round the earth. These are those of we who halt the madness and the twisted minds of ignorance. Thank you for giving them a voice and face, amid the poker games of politics that we must chronically endure today. Our own sense of courage, strength and integrity may grow in their important recognition amid these fear filled days. Rigzin Tsomo
Date: Friday, September 27, 2002 12:18 PM Subject: Not all gas
I have been following the various reports on the NSG operation in the temple. I have one observation.All said and done capturing the terrorists live has much more value than kiiling them and left with no clues for investigation.Assuming this is correct, lets say the NSC commondos , after getttign in to the complex and zeroing down on the terrorists hide out does the following instead of shooting at them. They carry with them some special chemical gases which can make a person unconsious immidiately but its effect is only within a very small area where it is spread. The commandos can use gas masks for their own protection Then they fire a few shots with chemical gases at the exact or very close spot to the place where the terrorists are hidden and make them unconscious .Capture them in that position and use them later for further investigations. I am not sure whether such an alternative was thought of at all and if not what is wrong in using this option. If you think this deserves some clarifications from govt. please make this public by putting it on your site. Minesh Desai
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2002 12:23 AM Subject: Proud Indian
It is excellent, It made me proud to have been born in India, Where such Heroes are not rare. Tushar Kansagara
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 13:45:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: It matters
Very good article. Thanks for putting those thoughts on paper. It really talks about the sacrifices made. It talks about how every little thing matters. I would suggest you have similar article printed in the national and local newspapers and also in foreign media. That way even foreigners will be able to take notice of losses India is encurring because of terrorism. Good work. These kinds of articles brings me back to rediff website frequently. Prashant
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 10:45:50 +0530 Subject: Love all
It is a tragedy that in a country where love is preached to end the sorrows of mankind to an extent is been injured in regular intervals . Trust us we aren't people sitting in our homes watching all this in grief and lamenting over what is happening as if time is coming all over again and again and telling us it is time that we stop preaching and start acting. such sort of sincere efforts by common people is what is tying us down and it is time that each one of us take this as an inspiration and not let hatred take over love as it is that what enemies of love want to happen. Vinod
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 14:14:48 +0900 Subject: Hats off
I am proud of the security forces,Gujarat police & alert staff and respected swamis of Akshardham temple.These people are real national heroes who risk their lives just for nation. Hats off for their bravery and as long as such strong and wise citizens are there no terrorist or nation could even damage glory of our nation. Abhijit Kulkarni
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 10:42:43 +0530 Subject: A salute
We would like to salute the young volunteers and the swamis who reacted so well to the crisis.They saved a lot of lives and families. These are the people who make the nation not the loud mouthed politicians. I once again salute them Aruna
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 10:28:37 +0530 Subject: Not enough Thanks for the article. But for this kind of article we could have never known abt the real heroes. Hats off to all the heroes who battled it out and who laid down their life. The praising should not end with showing of sympathies. The families of Suresh Yadav and Arjun Singh should be suitable compensated from the Public also. Media should highlight this fact. Shreevatsa
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 10:20:56 +0530 Subject: Mahajan's hero
Unfortunately, for the likes of Mr. Mahajan, there is only one hero for this country, the poor superrich Mr. Sachin Tendulkar who very badly needs a duty waiver for his Ferrari. Mr. Mahajan should also recommend building an exclusive 300 km. expressway (ala mumbai-pune expressway--8 lane) for Mr. Tendulkar to enjoy his super speed machine. nobody else should be allowed to use this expressway except Mr. Tendulkar and may be Mr. Mahajan! R.J.Vyas
Date: 27 Sep 2002 04:30:55 -0000 Subject: Missing hero?
I Think you have missed one more Person that to a MLA who has a gun with him and fired at terrorists, read in Newspaper. Sanjay Naik
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:39:37 +1000 Subject: Redeemed
I think not only the volunteers but also Josy Josephji has redeemed himself by giving an account which for a huge change goes to strengthen our country rather than demoralise it. A very well written article. Himanshu Pota
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2002 8:12 PM Subject: Encourage us
I congratulate you for carrying this article. It is very encouraging for people involved in helping others during a crises to know that their efforts are recognised. R.Rani
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2002 8:22 PM Subject: Gratefully yours
These selfless, noble people obviously expect nothing in return for what they did but the least we can do is to express our gratitude to them. Thanks for the article. TN Giridhar
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2002 8:23 PM Subject: Catch 'em young
that is a very good article ,if we people from India behave like the heroes in the story we can save our country, i think now if reins of the country is given in hands of young generation in the guidence of elders the country will flourish , we indians would like the corruption problem to be faced like this only . Kavita Dhabalia
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2002 8:40 PM Subject: Shift the focus
This is a very good coverage. We should focus more on the common man than only the politicians, cricketers, etc. Thanks very much for providing such good coverage. Anil
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2002 9:11 PM Subject: Silent prayer
Wonderful report ! Its about time media highlights the 'unsung heroes' in any such incidents rather than headlining 'politicians so and so condemns the attack'. And my tributes to all the heroes who kept the crisis to as low as possible, and a silent prayer for all the victims. Janak
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2002 7:59 PM Subject: Blame game
Wonderful. At this time we need article like this that encourages our people rather than blaming anyone. Thank you. Suketu Kadakia
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2002 8:00 PM Subject: Return of the senses
An excellent article and an apt salute to these unsung heroes. To act in a manner they did, in the circumstances where one could have forgiven a person for running for his life, is hugely commendable. No words would be enough to praise them. I am happy to see senses finally coming back into the men of Gujrat, who shamlessley had lost it after the Godhra massacre. In this time, Hindus or Muslims, we all need to stand up united and defend our people and land. Deepak
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 15:22:03 +0530 Subject: Honour them
It is really a pathetic situation, and we do not know still how many lives will be sacrificed, but the brave commandos like Suresh chandra should be given Param Vir Chakra. Raju Shah
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 10:11:19 +0530 Subject: Today, tomorrow
Commando Suresh Chandra gave his today for our tomorrow, while our SOBs called politicians are destroying our tomorrow for their today. How it would have been if everyone imbibed the spirit of sacrifice seen in these brave men. A spirit that reminds me the spirit of sacrifice of our freedom fighters. Logically speaking I believe we lost Comm. Suresh because of follies our politicians than terrorists. May his sacrifice not go in vain and his soul rest in peace. Pratap Reddy
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 13:25:30 +0530 Subject: Real hero
In this day and age when we have politicians who selfishly pit people against each other for narrow political gains...here's a man who selflessly laid down his life to rescue innocent people.For a country with a plethora of crooks masquerading as politicians here's a real hero!!!!!! Shankar
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