Letters to The Editor — August 1, 2026 - The HinduPublished - August 01, 2026 12:24 am ISTStop the intimidationIt is disgusting and highly condemnable that women who participated in the student protests demanding the resignation of (then) Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan are now being subjected to grave online harassment (Page 1, July 31.) It is shocking that these elements are aggressively pushing the line that these women protesters must be taught a lesson. The government should put an end to this.D. Sethuraman,ChennaiI am extremely anguished and angered to read the report about the cyberbullying of the women who participated in the protests at Jantar Mantar. It does not surprise me that the police have not taken cognisance of such lawlessness. We have seen where the allegiance of police forces across the nation lies. Now that the matter is in the public gaze, I hope the police and the courts will be compelled to take notice and act.Unnikrishnan S. Menon,Thrissur, KeralaIt is disturbing that women students who exercised their democratic right to express their concerns are being subjected to doxxing. No citizen, especially young students, should fear intimidation for voicing concerns peacefully. Such actions discourage public participation and weaken democratic values. The integrity of medical admissions and the protection of citizens who speak out against perceived wrongdoing are not separate issues —they are both essential to preserving public trust.Arathi Krishna S.S.,Kollam, KeralaPublished - August 01, 2026 12:24 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }