Journalist: Mr. Ambassador, Punjab Police Chief, J.F. Ribeiro’s retirement is due in May but the Central government has reportedly decided to give him extension.
Ambassador: That’s right.
Journalist: The decision to give extension to Ribeiro was taken as no eligible Inspector General of Police was willing to take up the job. Ambassador: Very correct.
Journalist: Do you think police officers are really reluctant to take up this assignment or is it more convenient to kill Sikhs through a non-Hindu officer?
Ambassador: Not in national interest to disclose.
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Journalist: Mr. Ambassador, J & K Chief Minister, Dr. Farooq Abdullah informed the State Assembly that all educational institutions run by the JamaatiIslam would be taken over.
Ambassador; That’s right.
Journalist: Reacting to protests he said that he would rather close schools than let them replace religious teachings with “fundamental hatred”. Ambassador: Very correct.
Journalist: Don’t you think Abdullah is violating constitutional provisions that forbid taking over of the schools run by religious groups? Does it mean like Communists, government will also take over Arya schools, Sanatan Dharam schools, Khalsa schools, Christian convents, and other schools run by religious groups?
Ambassador: Not in national interest to disclose.
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Journalist: Mr. Ambassador, Rajiv Gandhi told the Parliament that a Supreme Court Judge would enquire into the controversial hiring of a U.S. detective agency.
Ambassador: That’s right.
Jouranlist: The U.S. detective agency was hired to investigate funds illegally held abroad by Indians.
Ambassador: Very correct.
Journalist: Will the Supreme Court Judge also inquire into the charge against Amitabh Bachchan’s brother who is allegedly channeling money abroad?
Ambassador; Not in national interest to disclose.
Article extracted from this publication >> April 10, 1987
