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Originally a member of a Hindu sect who strangled travellers as sacrifices to Kali, the goddess of destruction. The sect was suppressed in about 1830.
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I FIND it quite ironic and sadly amusing but indicative of Britain today that people on a protest march against violence, thuggery, intimidation, fear and unacceptable behaviour in a democratic society and the world generally resort to the very same tactics of the party they despise.
Stoop to conquer; yourLETTERS by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
Thuggery reigns and just being successful can be enough to encourage the yobs.
VOICE OF THE DAILY Mirror: Stiff penalty? by The Mirror (London, England)
F I, AN Dno doubtmany others, will be horrified and disgusted to hear of the latest cowardly thuggery inflicted on a youngman in this city.
Letter: You say - Rid city of this scum by Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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