No heroism here
I would like to register a serious challenge to the not-so-subtle implicit inference by the author that Tiger Memon and his associates be seen in heroic light ("To understand why thousands attended Yakub's funeral, you have to recall the Bombay riots"). However, I agree that the confusing undertone of the article may have led to an erroneous understanding on my part.
It may be quite true that the Shiv Sainiks and others got away scot-free for apparently obvious foul play. possibly due to dysfunctional parts of our society. However, there cannot be any just cause to insist that Tiger Memon has been meted out the wrong treatment.
Whether the nature of the punishment and/or its implementation is right could be subject to debate. Likening people who were opposed to viewing Memon as a criminal to terrorists is definitely to be condemned. But at no time is it subject to debate that what Memon did was ultimately criminal in nature.
The events of 1992 and 1993 changed Indians for generations to come. Nobody involved in these events can be or was a hero, including those who got away. ‒ RD Bhattacharya
Was Yakub a scapegoat?
I feel really bad about Yakub Memon ("The Yakub Memon story: The man who helped India expose Pakistan's role in 1993 Bombay blasts"). He wasn't a terrorist but a great martyr and patriot. After reading several articles, I've concluded that Memon was not even the least bit involved in the blasts. When I read your article, I felt that an innocent man was hanged. ‒ SK
I feel the judiciary could have conducted a fairer trial. However, I don't support Yakub Memon's actions given all those suffered and lost their loved ones. Even if he was kept in jail, the hard-earned money of every Indian would be used to protect him and others like him.
Blasts are not possible without the involvement of the authorities and higher-ups in the establishment. There are traitors in government offices. No names will emerge as the convicts shoulder all the blame. These convicts are mere scapegoats. ‒ Radhika Kumar
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I had been reading the newspaper for the past week but still wasn't aware of the controversy surrounding the role of Yakub Memon in the 1993 blasts and why more blame was attached to his brother Tiger. The article covered everything in detail. Thank you. ‒ Shekhar Bhatt
Defining a generation
The writer has aptly put in words the feelings and emotions of this new generation of Muslims ("For many of the post-'92 generation, Yakub's hanging has prompted a look back at recent history"). The fact that most of those who attended Yakub Memon's funeral were aged below 35 completely tells the story of how this generation feels alienated. ‒ Ahraz Athar Ramesh Vora
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I would like to register a serious challenge to the not-so-subtle implicit inference by the author that Tiger Memon and his associates be seen in heroic light ("To understand why thousands attended Yakub's funeral, you have to recall the Bombay riots"). However, I agree that the confusing undertone of the article may have led to an erroneous understanding on my part.
It may be quite true that the Shiv Sainiks and others got away scot-free for apparently obvious foul play. possibly due to dysfunctional parts of our society. However, there cannot be any just cause to insist that Tiger Memon has been meted out the wrong treatment.
Whether the nature of the punishment and/or its implementation is right could be subject to debate. Likening people who were opposed to viewing Memon as a criminal to terrorists is definitely to be condemned. But at no time is it subject to debate that what Memon did was ultimately criminal in nature.
The events of 1992 and 1993 changed Indians for generations to come. Nobody involved in these events can be or was a hero, including those who got away. ‒ RD Bhattacharya
Was Yakub a scapegoat?
I feel really bad about Yakub Memon ("The Yakub Memon story: The man who helped India expose Pakistan's role in 1993 Bombay blasts"). He wasn't a terrorist but a great martyr and patriot. After reading several articles, I've concluded that Memon was not even the least bit involved in the blasts. When I read your article, I felt that an innocent man was hanged. ‒ SK
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I feel the judiciary could have conducted a fairer trial. However, I don't support Yakub Memon's actions given all those suffered and lost their loved ones. Even if he was kept in jail, the hard-earned money of every Indian would be used to protect him and others like him.
Blasts are not possible without the involvement of the authorities and higher-ups in the establishment. There are traitors in government offices. No names will emerge as the convicts shoulder all the blame. These convicts are mere scapegoats. ‒ Radhika Kumar
***
I had been reading the newspaper for the past week but still wasn't aware of the controversy surrounding the role of Yakub Memon in the 1993 blasts and why more blame was attached to his brother Tiger. The article covered everything in detail. Thank you. ‒ Shekhar Bhatt
Defining a generation
The writer has aptly put in words the feelings and emotions of this new generation of Muslims ("For many of the post-'92 generation, Yakub's hanging has prompted a look back at recent history"). The fact that most of those who attended Yakub Memon's funeral were aged below 35 completely tells the story of how this generation feels alienated. ‒ Ahraz Athar Ramesh Vora
