Dear Editor,
Truly, I am not at all surprised at the attempted assassination of this wonderful and professional lady (Ms Maria van Beek), and a lady she is, while known to be businesslike, dynamic, and enthusiastic.
I am at great pains with all of the sane persons of this country to comprehend this attempted murder. I believe the suspicion of her sister as to why it was attempted is erroneous, but her pain is understood. From its style, the assassination was a high-powered hit gone awry.
Is it not shocking that a young woman put to conduct the investigation into one company of this obviously corrupt empire with all its intricacies, would be left unprotected? The administration of this country has to wake up and provide the necessary protection and back-up to those that need it whenever such matters are under investigation. Similarly, when the Auditor General was conducting the Polar Beer scandal, he should have been provided with additional protection.
This lady should have been given maximum protection 24hrs a day, and whilst it may have inconvenienced her for the time being, she could have been appropriately counselled to permit the protection. I seriously believe others involved in this investigation need protection also. This should include a 24hr-bodyguard and escort service, with an independent vehicle and manpower. Do not wait until it is too late, when lives are lost, and families shattered before you act. Such a person could have been given protection by the Presidential Guard, the police or a suitably equipped private security service.
Our hearts, support, friendship and prayers go out to the immediate Van Beek family, and to her patriotic and wonderful parents and relatives.
Yours faithfully,
Roshan Khan
