Jaya demands revival of POTA

CHENNAI: Condemning the serial blasts that rocked Bangalore and Ahmedabad, AIADMK General Secretary J Jayalalithaa on Sunday demanded revival of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) to counter terrorism.
    
"In view of the serial blasts that have rocked the states in quick succession, I reiterate that, in order to defend and maintain the territorial integrity of the nation, a special act like POTA should be revived and allowed to remain in our statute books to effectively counter terrorists and extremist outfits", she said in a statement here.
    
"These dastardly acts of terrorists must be condemned by us in the strongest terms. I urge the central and state governments to make a thorough probe to nab the culprits. We must solemnly resolve to stand firm and united against such acts of mindless terror".
    
These were acts of desperation and cowardice and aimed at disturbing the peace and harmony of the country, she said.