Netting the absconding JMB cadres

What remains to be done at this point of time is to ruthlessly uproot the power base of the organisation. And there is a common perception among the political analysts that it would be possible once the main financiers are identified and the conduits of supply are sealed off. The imperative of questioning local politicians who have allegedly provided support is being discussed with due seriousness in open forums. The argument that is being generated tends to point at facts that unless the entire network is obliterated within the shortest possible time the spectre of terrorism in the name of religion will not totally disappear from the country. We have to keep in mind that the JMB operatives had penetrated deep in society to recruit members through infusing the so-called jihadi spirit and turning the young people in to self-destructive mindless monsters.

There obviously is no room for complacency with the grounds covered so far. On the contrary, there is all the more reason to carry forward the terrorist counteroffensive. The curtain on the sordid affair will drop only when the accused will be put on trial and given exemplary punishment. Until then, the government must keep the bridgeheads well fortified to avert any eventuality.

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