Justice needs to be served

T here are no words that can even begin to describe how horrifying the murder of the child at Ryan International School was (“Two Ryan School officials arrested over 7 year old’s murder”, Gulf News, September 11). A school is meant to be a safe environment that nurtures learning, not one that encourages violence and abuse. The number of red flags raised, regarding safety measures in the school, are beyond appalling. For example, someone was able to carry a knife in the school premises, the infrastructure of the school was in such a dire state that the washrooms had gaping holes in them and the CCTV cameras installed in the school were not functional. This incident should serve as a stern wake-up call for the managements of schools across India, to implement effective measures to ensure the safety of students. I sincerely hope that Pradhuman Thakur’s family receive justice. From Ms Lehar Chellani Dubai

Better safety needed

T wo officials at Ryan International School have been arrested and the Indian Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Haryana government for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation . Though most of the schools have installed CCTV cameras, I am not sure whether these cameras have been installed in vital areas and are functional and properly monitored. Unfortunately, crimes against children are on the rise and since they spend most of their time in schools, it is important that the country’s government formulates better rules for the safety of children. From Ms Janaki Mahadevan Chennai

Guilty should be punished

T he recent murder of a seven-yearold in the Indian state of Haryana is condemnable. Educational institutions should maintain safety protocols for their students. In recent months, the number of incidents involving children seem to be on the rise — this is unacceptable. The school staff is responsible for this incident. I am happy that two people were arrested. The Indian government should implement stricter laws and those violating the norms should have their licences cancelled. School authorities should ensure safety for parents.

The guilty should be punished severely. Will India’s Ministry of Education take up this call? From Mr K. Ragavan UAE

No logic

T here is no honour in killing and I am sick of this ignorance (“Teenage couple electrocuted in Pakistan in ‘honour killing’”, Gulf News, September 12). No religion preaches about honour killing. I hope these criminals and those who support such medieval, backward practices, go live far away from civilisation. Poor children, may they rest in peace! How can your own family kill you? All these ‘council leaders’ are not supposed to be leaders at all. From Ms Cassandra Debbie Sandra Jr. UAE Facebook comment

Safety campaigns

T he authorities need to implement a comprehensive campaign, in high schools and universities, about dangerous driving (“Young driver dies as car hits tree, then lamp post in UAE”, Gulf News, September 12). They need to share graphic images of these accidents and bring forward people who have been in such accidents, to share their experiences and teach others how it destroys families. It’s sad that so many lives have been lost this way. From Ms Jennifer Read UAE Facebook comment

When will they learn?

T here have been many reports of fatal car accidents involving young people, and I wonder why no one learns. Driving rashly is not a joke and sometimes, mistakes cannot be corrected. I feel terrible for the family. Schools should have campaigns where they teach children, at an early age, the importance of road safety. I hope we don’t see such news stories any more. From Mr Arhan Rajpal UAE

No regard for health

T his is absolutely shocking (“Garbage truck used to transport water bottles”, Gulf News, September 12). The men who are involved in the transportation of these water bottles in such unhygienic conditions, and the vendor buying the bottles, should be ashamed of themselves. By transporting bottles in a garbage truck and putting them back on shelves for people to buy, they are exposing the public to germs and countless illness. These men deserve to be severely punished. It is sad that they could do something this senseless just to make some cash. From Ms Fatima Suhail Sharjah Facebook comment

Time to believe

S ome people still don’t believe global warming exists (“What killed fish, birds in Al Qudra Lake during Eid?”, Gulf News, September 13). While I think these poor birds felt the effect of rising temperatures in the UAE, others around the world are feeling the impact of climate change too. Yet, Scott Pruitt, the administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency, has said it is ‘insensitive’ to discuss climate change in the midst of deadly storms like Hurricane Irma. I find that to be a ridiculous statement. If not now, when? It is a known fact that climate change takes naturally occurring phenomena like hurricanes and heat waves, and amplifies its effects. For instance, Hurricane Irma, on its own, has generated as much cyclone energy as an entire average hurricane season in the US. Will people believe in climate change now? Or do they need to witness more natural disasters, chaos and lives lost? From Ms Sophie Vita Sharjah

Insensitive move

I agree with the report and believe that neighbouring countries like India must give shelter to Rohingya Muslims (“UN rights body assails India for seeking deportation of Rohingya “, Gulf News, September

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12). They should talk to the Myanmar government to ease tensions, so that the refugees can return home. The country’s current attitude of driving Rohingya Muslims away is inhumane and insensitive. From Ms Saman Suhail UAE Facebook comment

UN needs to take action

T he United Nations must take action against the Myanmar army. There is no time to wait, otherwise humanity will be lost. They need to do something soon. From Mr Mohammad Nasser UAE Facebook comment

Unjustified violence

I am awestruck by some of the comments saying that the Rohingya massacre is necessary. Is slashing, killing and burning people the way to ‘clean out’ a place? Doesn’t anyone consider them to be human? I simply cannot imagine my child or any child, regardless of religion, going through such pain. How can you categorise little children as terrorists? From Ms Asiya Haris Dubai Facebook comment

Excuses, excuses

U S President Donald Trump is probably using this occasion as an excuse to not deal with the root cause of terrorism (“Anti-racism protesters greet exTrump aide Bannon in Hong Kong”, Gulf News, September 12). Instead he will take advantage of the anti-immigration hysteria and divert everyone’s attention from the mess he is in. From Mr Abu Bakr N. Kasim Toronto

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