Bombing away

We have been at pains to urge the government to take appropriate measures to eliminate this menace that is taking a dangerous turn. It must be stressed that the failure of the government to nab the perpetrators gives them greater encouragement to carry on with their activities

The series of bomb blasts in Bangladesh in general and Sylhet in particular indicate a particular pattern of activity. While it is still a matter of conjecture as to the political belief or religious agenda of these elements, the government must keep an open mind in investigating these incidents lest the culprits escape 'by default'.

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While the state of investigation leaves many queries, we are dismayed by the poor surveillance mechanism of the government that these recurring bomb blasts, all over the country, underline. Also, it is with consternation that we observe the graduation in the degree of sophistication in assembling these devices, as well as its components. It is thus for the government to deal with the investigations of these incidents as well as gear up its surveillance mechanism with the utmost urgency.

We feel that the government owes to the citizens information regarding the status of investigation of these cases. We are constrained to mention that it is the government's bounden duty to provide security to the citizens. Should the people's faith in the government be sapped because of its failure to do so, the government has only itself to blame.

What we suggested in these columns on previous occasions regarding investigation bears repetition. To bear any fruit, investigations must be bereft of any political meddling or influence-peddling.