Requesting the release of Dr. Petr vбcha, (Senior Scientist at Institute of Entomology, Academy of Sciences of Czech Republic) arrested in Singalila National Park, Darjeeling (West Bengal).

"I confirm that Dr. Petr Svacha is a famous professional entomologist, well-known for his international scientific research on beetle larval morphology and anatomy. His field work in Singalila National Park has been evidently motivated by a scientific purp"

"Dr. Petr Svacha is an enthusiastic scientist and first class specialist on sawyer beetles. The assumption that he could collect insects for commercial purposes is totally absurd. Address Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, ASCR, v.v.i., Branisovska 3"

"Dr Svacha has made a silly mistake considering the known problems with collecting insects in India at present. He should be released though. Address Queensland Dept Primary Industries, Entomology, 80 Meiers Rd. Indooroopilly, QLD, Australia, 4068"

"Petr vбcha is a great natural scientist and the punishment because of his work is simply ridiculous... Entomology is not a poaching, even it wasn't approved by an authority! Please release him. Address Brno, Czech republic"

"Dear Indian authorities, not only is it exaggerated to jail scientists for such an irrelevant "crime" while there are worse problems in the country. In addition, the collecting of insects should not be seen as criminal because it is necessary for scientif"

"In principle, I respect the right of any country to impose the duty of getting proper permits for collecting insects. Thus, I realise that Dr. Svacha made a mistake. However, I know him as an honest person and am completely certain that he did not at any "

"Dr vбcha did not observe Indian national legislation about flora and fauna collection, which is regrettable and thus the authorities concern is to some extent justified. However, I find it extremely hard to believe that he was after any objective beyond s"