I read with interest the articles and letters in the #191 edition of your paper. I salute the officer who fought in Beni and his brave brothers in the security forces for their gallant and selfless action in defending the interests of the nation. I also salute those brave brothers and sisters who fought on the opposite side. At least they showed that they have the courage of their convictions, unlike the failed so-called leaders of the mainstream political parties who are responsible for getting us into this mess and now have nothing better to do than clog up our streets with demonstrations. SN Singh, in the same issue, calls for the mobilisation of British, Indian and Nepal army ex-servicemen in this time of crisis. As one who had the honour and privilege of serving alongside such gallant gentlemen, I wish to declare my readiness to serve king and country and appeal to my former comrades-in-arms to do likewise. For some 200 years the citizens of this country have been prepared to fight and die for the British Crown. It is time that we returned that favour.

Maj Andrew Duncan,
King Edward VII's
Own Gurkhas
(The Sirmoor Rifles)