The Chief of Defence Staff’s statement that “200,000 repentant terrorists surrender, drop arms in North East” sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for their imprisonment or execution. Among the reactions, one comment read: “Please soldiers, don’t fight them. Go and meet your family; they need you the most.” While this might stem from a place of concern for the soldiers’ safety, urging them to abandon their duty risks worsening insecurity and emboldening terror groups. Instead of retreating, the focus should be on implementing robust strategies to handle repentant terrorists effectively, ensuring justice.
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