Tit for tat?.....Unfortunate!

The convicted Pakistani terrorist, Sanaullah Ranjay, died today. His case eerily followed the pattern of Sarabjit's in his last days.

He was lodged in Jammu's Kot Bhalwal jail, serving a life sentence. He was beaten up by the other inmates of his jail and had sustained grievous injuries. He was shifted immediately to the Post-graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research at Chandigarh, where he battled for his life over the last six days. It was again, as in Sarabjit's case, a case of multi organ failure. The body has been flown to Sialkot, in Pakistan and  was accompanied by his brother-in-law and nephew.  

A sad tale. Was it a case of tit for tat over Sarabjit's unfortunate end? I'd like to believe it isn't.

By taking his life nothing has been or will be achieved. Such actions can only fuel further hatred and in the process, the lives of many Indians languishing in Pakistani jails might be in jeopardy. And we're a peace loving country that does not believe in violence and have enormous resilience to tide over adversities.

A probe has been ordered and I'm sure that the culprits will be brought to book through a speedy trial.


Tailpiece.

RIP Sanaullah Ranjay! Here's wishing that your family summons the strength to tide over these difficult times!!