Tarun Tejpal's letter to Goa Police: Full text

New Delhi: Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal, who has been accused of raping a colleague in Goa earlier this month, has told the Goa Police that he will not be able to appear before it by 3 pm today for interrogation.

Here's the full text of his letter:

To,

Ms Sunita Sawant,
Police inspector, CIDCB, Dona Paula police station, Goa

Respected Ma'am,

I have just been informed that last night, November 27, around 10:45 pm, you had left the summons with my wife Geetan Batra Tejpal asking me to appear at CID crime branch office at Dona Paula, Panjim, Goa on November 28 at 3 pm for investigation.  

Since I am not a resident of Goa, I require a little time to appear before you. I request you to kindly allow me to present myself for investigation on Saturday afternoon, that is, the day after.

I hope that is okay. I assure you of my complete and full cooperation.

Thanking you
Tarun Tejpal