LTTE threat to India

REACTIONS: This refers to the editorial "Get serious about LTTE threat" (May 1). The aerial attacks by the LTTE in Sri Lanka are assuming dangerous proportions and constitute a threat to India's security.

The Centre should take serious note of the attack on the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited and the killing of fishermen from Tamil Nadu by the Sea Tigers. Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi's assurance that the outfit will be given no room in the State should send a clear message to all LTTE sympathisers.

J. Suganthi, Lalgudi

Most political parties in Tamil Nadu seem to harbour the wrong notion that the LTTE is the only saviour of the Tamils in Sri Lanka. The truth is that the Tigers have never allowed any other Tamil party to grow in the island country.

The LTTE's recent air attacks prove that it is reinforcing its strength to terrorise not only the Government of Sri Lanka but also India. Any display of sympathy to the outfit would constitute a potential threat to national security.

R. Murali Kumar, Srirangam

The reaction of parties to the killing of five fishermen and the abduction of 12 fishermen, and the damning silence maintained by India will do no good to the country.

K.P. Ashok Kumar, Thiruvananthapuram