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Institute ransacking

Sir, — The ransacking of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute in Pune by a mob is an act of utmost barbarism.

Who would have dreamt that it could happen in India, where knowledge is said to be worshipped and tolerance held up to be the highest virtue?

Vasantha Surya,

Chennai

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Sir, — It is unfortunate that a frenzied mob destroyed thousands of rare manuscripts and valuable artefacts. Our people do not know the value of our own heritage.

N. Bakthavathsalan,

Chennai

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