Dehradun, July 11 -- It seems to have become the unspoken consensus among present day state governments to settle certain kinds of crimes through 'direct' action. Even the usually vociferous human rights defenders fear to raise the issue owing to strong public support for such behaviour. The encounter that eliminated the four rapist-murderers of a woman veterinary doctor in Telangana, last year, did not evoke anything but celebrations. The Chief Minister, K Chandrashekhar Rao, who was harangued to 'comment' on the situation maintained his silence and 'delivered' in a manner that 'satisfied' the public's sentiments. At the international level, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte openly declares his 'encounter' philosophy and remains comfort...