New Delhi: The woman journalist who has accused Tehelka founder and editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal of sexual assault has recorded her statement before a magistrate. Sources in the Goa Police said that the woman, who was escorted by the police to the magistrate, has stood by her statement made on Tuesday.
Her statement was recorded under section 164 before the Judicial Magistrate. Police will get a sealed copy of her statement.
Goa Police on Wednesday summoned Tejpal to appear before the investigating officer by 3 pm on Thursday. Goa Police DIG OP Mishra said the summon has been issued to the accused via e-mail and telephone.
Goa Police has also requested the media to move out of the court area and not to shoot any visuals of the complainant.
Mishra said, "This is a very sensitive case and I request media to look at this case accordingly."
The High Court has refused to give interim relief to Tejpal and the Goa police is likely to arrest him. The bail plea was put forth by Tejpal's lawyer KTS Tulsi who sought interim bail for four weeks. Tulsi contended that the complaint is politically motivated.
Tejpal has also raised concern on the authenticity of the CCTV footage saying that he fears that footage which proves his innocence could be destroyed. Tejpal's counsel has also claimed that he was innocent and not even a case of outraging modesty can be made against him. Goa Police said that team had gone to Bombay to record the statement, 164 statements are being recorded in Goa.
However, the Goa Police have opposed his application saying that the Delhi High Court has no jursidiction to hear the application as the incident took place in Goa. The police also accused the journalist of going underground after being accused of a serious crime.
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