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Penalty for rapists

Sir, — This refers to the report, `No leniency should be shown in rape cases' (Dec. 1).

Is five years imprisonment for a rapist enough? In my opinion only the most stringent action can deter the offenders.

T.M. Saravanan,Chennai

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