This refers to the article, “Implications of CRPF restraint” (April 25). I agree that the Central Reserve Police Force top brass has to answer for its failure to protect its jawans from humiliation. I also agree that the commander, who tied the stone-pelter to the bonnet to his vehicle did the correct thing in those circumstances.
The Supreme Court judges, sitting in their ivory towers, cannot fully appreciate the actions of the Armed Forces on the ground, where split-second decisions have to be taken in the most trying circumstances.
The political and bureaucratic establishments must protect those acting in the field, notwithstanding the cacophony of sound and fury from the so-called liberals.