What has transpired from the briefing session indicates that the report contains several observations and a number of recommendations. Some of the observations like intelligence agencies had no coordination, police incompetence was limitless, photographic evidence was lacking obviously deserve attention.

At the same time, recommendations like police and intelligence officials found negligent of duty should be sacked; video-taking of public rallies by police must be made compulsory; forensic capacity must be radically enhanced with the introduction of latest technology; political parties should have better understanding; and political rallies should be unfailingly held at designated places merit instant attention.

The report purportedly has also dropped hints and given certain indication of who might have been involved. These are important things for the public to know in detail.

There are some very compelling reasons that require the publication of the report. Apart from the people's right to know the contents of the hundred and sixty three-page report to get a full picture of the matter, making the contents public would dispel many reservations, avoid unnecessary speculation and obviate fragmentary reportage in the media. This will also prevent others from embarking on subjective and speculative treatment of the matter. It would, we hope, also help to remove the distrust between the major political parties that this incident had unfortunately engendered.

Inasmuch as the committee has hinted at a foreign linkage with the local elements, it is important that the government release the whole report to put public misgivings at rest and allay any misperception abroad.

We demand that the contents of the present report should be made public immediately in its entirety.