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Sir, — This refers to the Dhananjoy Chatterjee case. Some have said that 14 years in jail is punishment enough. I find this irresponsible. One might agree that capital punishment is not a deterrent.

One might also agree that capital punishment is a draconian measure employed only by a handicapped and incapable state. However, no one will disagree that no jail sentence can serve as punishment for the crime of taking a life or rape.

V.N. Ayre,
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Sir, — Those in favour of a Presidential pardon say no one has the right to take a life. Fine. But then who gave Dhananjoy the right to rape and murder an innocent girl?

P.M. Sriram,
Tiruchi, T.N.

Sir, — If Dhananjoy is not hanged people will lose confidence in the law of the land.

D. Mohamadh Khaleel,
Chennai

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