Earlier this week, grave concerns about the release of Bagram prisoners were voiced, especially by the victims’ families. The announcement of the possible release of 88 prisoners was met with condemnation from both Afghan MPs and US officials. These prisoners were labeled “dangerous” and if given freedom, pose a threat to Afghanistan’s security.

These 88 detainees are said to be involved, repeatedly, in direct attacks, wounding or killing 57 Afghan citizens and security personnel. 30 percent of them have participated in assaults, wounding or killing 60 coalition soldiers.

Washington has expressed its major disagreement with President Karzai’s recent push to release militant prisoners in hopes of building goodwill with the Taliban, ahead of potential peace talks. US officials have said that the release of 88 prisoners expected this month could seriously damage relations between Washington and Kabul.

Moreover, several dangerous individuals who are a threat were among hundreds of prisoners freed from the detention facility, a US military official said. This occurred after a review board investigating prisoner cases announced the releases of 650 inmates.

Releasing the Taliban insurgents who have been caught red-handed is unacceptable to the nation. On the one hand, Afghan civilians and police lose their lives while facing acts of terror and on the other; Mr. President persists in their release. According to law and religion the insurgents deserve punishment for destabilizing the country by their deadly acts of terror; however, Mr. President turns a blind eye to the law; he is generous in overlooking their crime.

Doubtlessly, the released militants will rejoin their groups for reorganizing attack on Afghans. In other words, releasing them will be counterproductive. This has been experienced several times.

I believe that when the head of Afghan Peace Council, Professor Burhanuddin Rabbani, was assassinated, the Afghan government should have stopped pushing for peace negotiation. It was a good lesson for the wise, because getting further under the Taliban’s skins by persistent asking for negotiation is really naïve and immature of the government. They have repeatedly answered the government by bullet which has killed high-ranking officials.

To me it is ridicules to read Amrullah Salih , the ex-head of Afghan National Army, statement that when he escorted the ex-head of Afghan Peace Council, Professor Borhanuddin Rabbani, to Pakistan to negotiate with Mullah Bradar, the Taliban second-in-command leader, they found him asleep. He could not be awaken as he had used heavy drugs. Then, they returned without any results. Isn’t it the funniest game that can be every played by the politicians?

The generous acts of Mr. President towards Taliban militants are great matter of surprise for me. Under the term of “discontented brothers” he has always overlooked their murderous acts, releasing them in one large group. Indeed, within the last decade of his presidency, Mr. Karzai’s main claim to fame was to satisfy Taliban in one way or another. Currently, his persistence on ceasing night raid carried out by foreign forces also seems suspicious. But does Mr. President care about such necessities?

Taliban prisoners are red-handed in murder and, therefore, must stand trial. The nightmarish memory of Taliban’s cruelties during their dictatorial regime will never be erased from the minds of Afghan people. These militants cruelly beheaded innocent Afghans. They showed no iota of mercy for women and children and massacred them indiscriminately. In some cities, they were ordered by their leaders to open fire even on animals! Hence, perhaps they led the most brutal regime the country ever faced. Does Mr. President know about these cruelties of his “discontent brothers?”

Since August 2013, over 500 prisoners have been released from Bagram Prison by President’s decree. Moreover, he insists for freeing more. For signing Bilateral Security Contract, Mr. Karzai adds to his demand almost with each passing day. He states that he wants security and welfare for Afghan people, but his practices are in direct opposition to this. It is beyond doubt that releasing insurgent prisoners threatens the country’s security more than ever before. In addition, Afghan people are not in favor of this decision of Mr. Karzai. Is it important for him?

Why is the country known as the most corrupt nation? Why is the rate of narcotics cultivation so high? Why has insecurity increased? We have many questions. The answers are crystal clear. When officials misuse their power and position or violate the law with impunity, we can expect nothing more than this.

Further, the escape of around 1000 Taliban prisoners from the prison of Kandahar still remains a mystery. No one knows how the scenario took place and what deal was behind the smoke screen. Was it really a simple escape? How funny it seems! Playing a game of cat and mouse between the government and the insurgents is no more interesting. What are these detentions and releases aimed at?

In this political game, Afghan people are the pawns. In other words, people will have to pay with their lives.

The bleeding wounds of the victims’ families must be considered. They have lost their dear ones and ask for the trial of the militants. That is the process of expected justice. They do not agree to the freeing of those who are accused of acts of terror against innocent Afghans.

One of the principles of the justice is that everybody should be equal in the eyes of law irrespective of their positions and powers. However, in practice Afghan officials and also the rich are beyond the law. They misuse their power and possession and commit crime with impunity.

In smile words, I mean that when Mr. President asks for the release of these prisoners belonging to terrorist group, it is not legal in terms of the law and, therefore, must be stopped.