Kasab Should be Hanged in Public, Say 26/11 Families


Mumbai, May 2 (IANS): Those whose lives changed forever on 26/11 - family members or friends dead or haunted by shocking memories - say on judgement day Monday, no mercy should be shown to Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the terrorist captured alive that day. He should be hanged, and hanged in public for all to see, they say.

That is certainly what 60-year-old Mohammed Hanif Peer Mohammed believes. "Those terrorists killed my sister's husband. The sole surviving terrorist should not be spared. He should be hanged in public," he said.

Indru Mansukhani, 71, a survivor of the attack in Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel - one of the many prominent Mumbai locations targeted that day - said it makes no sense giving Kasab a life sentence.

"He is one of those responsible for killing so many people. There is no need to take pity on him. He is a murderer," said Mansukhani.

They are waiting for the verdict Monday, which will mark a full 521 days after the bloody siege in India's financial and entertainment capital. Justice will be delivered to Kasab, the only one captured alive from among the 10 Pakistan-based terrorists who attacked Mumbai that day. The assault left 166 people dead and 244 injured.

Kavita Karkare, widow of slain Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare who was shot three times in the chest as he led his men at the Taj Mahal Hotel to free it of terrorists, is eagerly awaiting the verdict. "Let us see what the verdict is. I will speak to you only after that," she told IANS.

Many survivors even feel that Kasab should be hanged and the event should be telecast live.

Bharat Gujjar, 33, who survived the attack at Leopold Café, is strictly against keeping Kasab alive. "I have heard talk of the Pakistan government asking for Kasab's custody. But if that is done, I am sure he will be saved. Giving him a life term is also not advisable," said Gujjar.

Ragini S. Sharma, the widow of slain railway officer Sushilkumar Sharma, said: "Kasab should be sentenced to most rigorous punishment. Kasab and all others should realise that their act of terrorism has taken away beloved members of our family. He should be hanged till death in public."

Deepak Bhonsale, the son of assistant sub-inspector Balasaheb Bhonsale who was killed that day, said he is finally glad that judgement day has arrived.

"Although it took more than 17 months to pass a verdict against such a criminal, I am glad we will finally hear the sentence. He has taken the lives of many innocent people. He should be hanged till death."

 

 

  

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  • jennie, NewZealand

    Mon, May 03 2010

    I am almost as shocked by the attitude of people such as Mr De Sousa , who took the photos of Kasab, as I was to see what the terrorists did on 27/11.His statement that Kasab should be punished without trial shows he too is a man who does not believe in rule of law. While I sympathise with the victims of theses killings it is hard to see how the bloodthirsty calls to watch a man die will improve the world. Indians have committed terrible atrocities against there own people.Is it true that women have been gang raped as retribution for an insult towards a higher caste by the family ?. Is it true that child prostitution is rife in India and the police turn a blind eye.India is not quite the bastion of peace loving right thinking people they are portaraying themselves as. What Kasab did was evil. No question .However to behave as depraved lynchers does India no credit.My respect to those in the justice system who behaved with dignity , brought kasab to trial and without hysteria looked solemnly at the evidence and made the decision based on this.Watching a young man die will not right the wrong. It will make some of us question whether India is a nation of savages.Hindus like all religions , have been responsible for their share of muderous rage too.Jesus Christ said : Let he among you who is without sin , cast the first stone.

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