Letter.

Letter Published in The National UAE on 28Feb 19 India and Pakistan must not escalate tensions further Two Indian jets have now been shot down in Pakistani airspace, following the recent Pulwama attack by Jaish-e-Mohammad that killed 40 Indian soldiers. I believe that most Indian citizens stand behind prime minister Narendra Modi, who decided to strike targets in Pakistan in response. People in both countries have waited for decades for friendly relations but Mr Modi is determined to make decisions that will safeguard his people. There is bound to be fervent debate on this but Mr Modi’s decision is justified in my view.K Ragavan, Bengaluru