No. radicals have always existed on the fringes of society. Such high profile incidents are their desperate attempt to go mainstream.

ARINDAM SEN

Durgapur

Yes, it does. Such incidents ruin India’s reputation as a tolerant country.

Ria seth

Via e-mail

No, not really. Extremists from any community are only a minority. And they have no right to suppress someone’s freedom of expression.

Subayu Saha

Berhampore, Murshidabad

Yes, it was a premeditated act and points to a larger trend of rising fundamentalism. People should resolve their differences peacefully.

Akanshya Shah

Kathmandu

Yes. an attack on Taslima means an attack on freedom of thought. This is shameful.

Saptarshi Das

Rabindra Bharati University

Yes, it does though most of us would refrain from admitting it.

Rishi Sinha

Via e-mail

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