Surkhet jail

This refers to a new story titled "Thirty prisoners flee from Surkhet jail" dated January 17, 2002, TKP. The jail is located in the suburb of Surkhet which is 1600 meters away from the town. There had been hardly any police patrolling. But at such a jail the government had housed twenty hard core Maoists who managed to escape that too during broad day light. The prisoners dug a tunnel which must have taken them at least a month. Yet, the police personnel knew nothing about their activities. This is an example how our police personnel maintain law and order in this country.

The government must admit that there was a serious security lapse and local police were having their field days before these prisoners escaped. Now, what action is the government going to take against the authority concerned? To set up a commission is not a big deal, nor will this commission prevent such incidents in future. The commission will find an excuse to defy the security lapse at the Surkhet jail. But who should look into the report that soon be prepared to protect culprits and undermine laws? Police or politicians?

Pramod Sharma
Kathmandu

Make it beautiful

Thanks to the recently concluded SAARC Summit, the Kathmandu valley is slowly regaining its lost beauty but in a different form. But I am skeptical as how long it will last.

The streets of the capital bore a refreshing look with no nauseating smell around. Suddenly, heaps of garbage disappeared from the streets and roads, with a few exceptions. Please don’t stop to clean it. Not only Kathmanduites but also all the citizens and tourists want to see clean, green and healthy Kathmandu.

Dr Amar Adhikari
Galyang, Syangja