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).

"Petr Svacha and Emil Kucera are well-known specialists on the field of entomology. Their interest in entomology and insects is purely scientific. Address Department of Entomology, National Museum, Kunratice 1, CZ - 148 00 Praha 4, Czech Republic"

"I have no doubt about the purely scientific purpose of the insect collecting of Dr. Svacha and his companion. Clearly they should have respected Indian law but the question remains if they were aware of breaking it. In any case nature conservation will no"

"I hope that this petition will assist to adjust tremendous misunderstanding. Address member of the Czech Entomological Society, Prague, Czech Republic"

"I fully support the petition! Address Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago,USA"

"Dr Petr Svacha is without doubt in my mind, based on my personal contact with him, a very dedicated and impeccable entomologist of world renown. While I understand he made a mistake by not obtaining the necessary permit/s I implore you to consider my stat"

"I know Mr. vбcha and Mr. Kuиera very well. I am sure that they did not colect beetles for any commercial purpose. They are active scientists. I beg of you for their forbearance. Thank you Address Hщrka 1031, Kralupy nad Vltavou, Czech Republic, Europe"

"В Address Friedrich-Schiller-UniversitГt, Jena, Germany"

"Please give this petition your strongest consideration. Address Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada"