When someone gets killed for the reason not known to others including the victim himself the blame comes down showering for the thoughtlessness that shaped the commission of the crime. We have laws to deal effectively with all kinds of killings but not for the killing of innocent persons by armed elements be it unknown or by men in uniform. The absence of law to deal with the perpetrators of the crime of such nature is really sad. In the past the state had seen too many crimes involving security personnel and gun totting elements. But the incidents were not investigated properly that in a way emboldened the wrong doers to commit the crimes again and again. Manipur will continue to see extra judicial killings committed by powerful elements, all included. Even the hardened criminals are arrested for questioning. By talking to them one can gauge the ailments afflicting the society. In the name of counter insurgency operation launched in Manipur too many young people had been killed. Similarly the bomb traps laid by extremists had also claimed the lives of innocent people. Future is bleak. It seems darkness has engulfed all. Public discontentment is on the rise. What is needed is the strong will power of the men in power to work for winning the confidence of the masses. A lot of work needs to be done. It can be started with the heart to heart talk between the simplest man and the highest policy maker of the state. If one keeps aloof without talking to the common masses the answer will be elusive. All these killings will never find the solution. One dies today, someone will die tomorrow. Hundreds and thousands of youths will be dying. Realisation is yet to dawn. Who has gained, who has lost? We must ask this question to ourselves. But we are not born to die without doing anything. If other states had seen the return of peace why it cannot happen here in Manipur. It is really sad peace people of Manipur have not got its share of peace. Will the people of the state not see the return of peace in their life time? All these killings cannot be used as a means for controlling insurgency in Manipur. Large numbers of people are crying for their lost ones. The need of the hours is giving the thrust to restoring normal life in Manipur. One million dollar question that is being asked now is when will Manipur see the return of peace? Someone should be able to say to which direction Manipur and its people should go. Begin the ground work to know the mood of the rebels. Come out everybody share your views on how Manipur can be put on the right tract. Remember hate and hatred campaign flare up tension and at the end it creates turmoil and social unrest. The initiative to find lasting peace should come from the men in power. Speak out boldly what you have in store for the common people. If you show the commitment to do something for the betterment of the society nobody will desert you.
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