Letter.

Letter Published in The Nationa UAE on 9 Dec 19The law must be followed and justice delivered to rapists

This is with reference to Tania Dutta’s article, Indian activists and lawyers sound alarm over police killing of rape suspects (December 7). The recent brutal gang rape of a vet followed by the police killing of the gang made sensational news in the Indian media.

Even though the death of the four arrested was welcome news for parents of the victim, Indian activists and lawyers are taking a different view. They say that the encounter should not have been done. Only affected people feel the pinch.

There are mixed reactions in India regarding this case as people are angry. Rapists should be punished once their guilt is proven. Verdicts should not be delayed.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru