Many Muslim leaders and human rights groups had criticised what they described as the policy of ‘‘shoot-to-kill’’. They had argued that the consequences could never be rectified. And this is exactly what has happened with London’s war against the four fugitive terrorists taking a turn that has left many red faces in the police.Scotland Yard said today that the man shot dead by police on Friday was not connected to the London bombings. ‘‘We believe we now know the identity of the man shot at Stockwell Underground although he is still subject to formal identification. We are now satisfied that he was not connected with the incidents of Thursday. For somebody to lose their life in such circumstances is a tragedy and one that the Metropolitan Police Service regrets,’’ said a statement.Many experts find it quite intriguing that the man despite being challenged refused to follow orders and tried to run away. The Muslim Council of Britain was cautious. ‘‘While we accept that the police are under tremendous pressure to apprehend the criminals who are attempting to cause carnage on the streets of London,’’ said the Council’s secretary-general, Iqbal Sacranie, ‘‘it’s absolutely vital that utmost care is taken to ensure that innocent people are not killed due to over-zealousness.’’
