Proper implementation of death penalty

The Indian Embassy in Jakarta has objected to the impending execution of Indian drug dealer Ayodhya Prasadh Chaubey (65), who has been sentenced to death for possession of 12.9 kg of heroin.

The foreign mission said Chaubey was too old to be executed, citing Indian law.

Capital punishment is a heavy sentence and generates controversy. A number of European countries have even put an end to the death penalty.

From a different point of view, however, the death penalty should be maintained, especially against criminals whose deeds have endangered other people's lives.

The number of drug users in both rural and urban areas in the country has continued to increase annually. Young and old, rich and poor, have become drug addicts.

We should thus retain strict measures against drug traffickers and users in Indonesia. Hopefully, a heavy punishment such as death would be an effective deterrent against dealers and users.

This daily suggests that all procedures for executing drug traffickers be carried out properly in anticipation of unexpected intervention. -- Republika, Jakarta