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Release Binayak Sen

I would like to compliment The Hindu for carrying the balanced and well researched article “Security at what cost?” (Aug. 22). Binayak Sen personifies the social physician, who not only looks after patients but also struggles to address the social, political and economic issues that lead to ill-health. The imprisonment of one who embodies the ideals of the profession indicates the lack of the Chhattisgarh government’s interest in the welfare of the tribals. The charges against Dr. Sen should be withdrawn. The CSPSA that is being used to harass people should be removed.

Anand Zachariah,

Vellore

Dr. Sen, who protested against the draconian laws of the Chhattisgarh government, is languishing in jail. His imprisonment has not affected anyone in power. But the sentencing of Sanjay Dutt for being in illegal possession of an AK-56 disturbed some of our MPs who felt compelled to stand by him and his family. Dr. Sen’s ‘crime’ seems to be the fact that none of his family members has occupied any high post in any government. His plight is hardly an issue for our Ministers.

K.R.P. Gupta,

New York

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