Uphold the rule of law

This is in response to yesterday's editorial titled 'Torture of a 12 year old'. The spread of mob culture these days reveals how law and order has almost ceased to exist in the society. It seems as if no one is fearful of the consequences of illegal or criminal actions.  This is bound to worsen because of the extremely low conviction rate due to political interference, lack of witnesses, tedious legal processes, etc. 

Degradation of the social mindset has also contributed to this, instigated through rampant corruption, unemployment, domestic problems and fierce competition in educational and professional lives, all of which cause people to lead frustrated lives.

In this dismal scenario where might of law does not evoke fear, the vulnerable are treated with cruelty, and people prefer to look the other way instead of protesting against acts of torture, innocent lives will continue to get nipped. Unless the rule of law is practically restored in the society, the situation will become much more dreadful in the coming days.