But no sooner had the raid made some dents giving the public a measure of relief and expectancy of a rule of law being asserted it has been reportedly suspended because the home ministry had yet to issue any directives as to what steps should be taken in dealing with the influential arrested persons.

Now that a full-fledged caretaker government is about to be in position, the raid, which has been temporarily on, hold for apparent lack of directives should be resumed in full-swing with clear-cut guidelines given to the law enforcers. The move should be carried out in a thoroughly non-partisan manner devoid of any witch hunting whatsoever. The very purpose of the raid would be negated if it is selective in any way and if the criminals are not prosecuted in a fool-proof manner to be eventually convicted. The way such elements have spread their tentacles across the society and the huge money they have amassed by default of law enforcement only make it imperative that the move against them doesn't fizzle out into a half-hearted one; it is taken to its logical, effective conclusion.

Such elements being harboured by major political parties have moved from strength to strength and with black money they could buy party nominations or sponsor candidates of their choice who would be ultimately held ransom to the benefactors' sweet will. They are the root cause of the abysmal criminalisation of society and polity and must, therefore, be weeded out with a relentless campaign before the upcoming general election.