Letters to the Editor: Translocation/Uprooting

Translocation/uprooting

I have been a resident of GNB Road, Ambari, for more than seven and a half decades. By the grace of God, I was blessed to see some beautiful trees on both sides of GNB Road stretching from the AGP office to Dighalipukhuri. But one fine morning I found these beautiful trees missing. When queried, I came to know that those trees have been translocated to another site to facilitate the construction of one flyover, that too without taking into confidence the opinions of the locals at dead hours of night, thus leading to shrinkage of green coverage. We understand that the survival rate of translocated trees is very low. The authority should know that Dighalipukhuri is not just an ecological zone but a cultural landmark deserving preservation. Massive environmental damages have already been done without taking the locals into confidence, which is irreparable. Very recently I was badly embarrassed when my granddaughter questioned me on seeing the felling of the trees in her backyard, as they are taught in school about the benefits of the greenery. We do not need a flyover at the cost of greenery, as we want to survive being healthy.

Dr. Ashim Chowdhury,

Guwahati.

APSC Enforcement Inspector results

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) conducted the Enforcement Inspector exam on the 23rd of February this year. Still, the commission has failed to announce the results even after more than 100 days have elapsed. What is taking the commission so long to declare the results? Or are they waiting to clash the dates of the interview with the upcoming skill tests of ADRE? They have a distinction in clashing dates, and we have seen that time and again. If the institution that shapes future bureaucrats acts in such a lackadaisical manner, how can we expect better administration from our bureaucrats? When will the commission mend its ways? The commission cannot always close their eyes and ears to criticism; they have to listen, and they have to act. They may have a lot of time with them, but most candidates do not have that luxury, so I urge the commission to declare the results at the earliest, or the candidates will have to knock on the court's doors.

A candidate

Family system weakens in India

The matricidal cases in India are unprecedented across the globe. Such horrific cases are occurring rapidly in India just after a few days of getting married. People are tying knots of death instead of marital life. Newlyweds unable to maintain the marital life because of a third person in the form of a boyfriend or something else. This is distorting social fabric for lack of sincerity. Parents must ask their children about their wishes. If a daughter or son likes someone, they should consider that aspect. So the society can be protected from horrible events as it is coming into existence. No one’s life should be destroyed, and no one should be murdered. Society is requisite to be reformed from this crisis. People should live transparent lives with a peaceful atmosphere, overcoming such terrific cases.

Nadim Dhakiya

(nadeemasim607@gmail.com)

GPS can derive

in deep depth

Car dangles off under-construction flyover in UP after GPS misguides driver. The cases of misleading by GPS are in the dozens. Use of technology is very random in this fast-shifting world. People trust technology more than humans. But it drives people sometimes in dense forests, for setting the wrong location or not updating GPS. The weak point of technology is that either employees are well-informed about geography or they don't know how to remote it. Slight carelessness of companies is disrupting social fabric by losing trust. Workers must be well trained in social-related companies, so the people must remain safe from the misguidance of technology. Companies must inspire reliability by providing correct direction and information.

Nadeem Aasim

(nadeemturki59@gmail.com)

Sohra murder case

The news article 'Sohra murder case: main accused arrested’, which was published in your esteemed daily on June 10, has made it clear that crime and disorder pose threats to the social fabric. In the past, crime and antisocial behaviour were restricted to manageable proportions. But population explosion, modernisation, scientific and technological advancement, socio-economic and other environmental changes, degradation of value system, corruption, urbanisation, absence of political will, weak criminal justice system, excessive greed for material gain, and moral degradation—all these factors have contributed towards the transformation of society from bad to worse. The recent murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, which has moved the nation, stemmed from a love triangle with the victim's wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, at the centre of the conspiracy. Crimes committed by anti-social elements in different parts of the country prove beyond doubt that a section of society is deeply radicalised. It is the prime duty of the state to protect its citizens, maintain law and order, and punish the guilty as per law. Addressing crime and violence requires collective efforts from individuals, communities, and institutions. By fostering awareness, we can create a society where everyone feels safe and protected. There should not be a lack of promptness and inadequacy of scientific knowledge of investigating officials to ensure that criminals do not escape from punishment, as a result of which repeated crimes occur and fearlessness prevails among potential criminals. Let us hope that the Sohra murder victim gets justice at the earliest possible.

Iqbal Saikia,

Guwahati.