New Delhi: Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal, accused of raping a younger colleague in Goa earlier this month, faxed a letter to the Goa Police yesterday evening saying he will make himself available for interrogation after lunch today. (Read full text of Tarun Tejpal's letter to the police)
The Goa Police has meanwhile moved a sessions court seeking a non-bailable arrest warrant against Mr Tejpal. An order is expected this morning. The police have said Mr Tejpal's arrest is imminent as he failed to meet a 3 pm deadline set by them to appear for interrogation yesterday.
The senior journalist had earlier told the Goa Police that he would meet them on Saturday afternoon. He said that the police order asking him to travel to Goa was received late at night. "Since I am not a resident of Goa, I require a little time to appear before you," he said.
Mr Tejpal has denied the charges of rape against him, and said that the encounter that's being described as rape was "light hearted bantering." (Only "light-hearted bantering" not sexual assault: Tarun Tejpal)
Ms Chaudhury also resigned yesterday from Tehelka after days of being pelted with criticism for her handling of the reporter's complaint, sent to her via an email that was leaked. (Full text: resignation letter sent by woman journalist to Tehelka)
The Goa Police has meanwhile moved a sessions court seeking a non-bailable arrest warrant against Mr Tejpal. An order is expected this morning. The police have said Mr Tejpal's arrest is imminent as he failed to meet a 3 pm deadline set by them to appear for interrogation yesterday.
The senior journalist had earlier told the Goa Police that he would meet them on Saturday afternoon. He said that the police order asking him to travel to Goa was received late at night. "Since I am not a resident of Goa, I require a little time to appear before you," he said.
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Mr Tejpal has denied the charges of rape against him, and said that the encounter that's being described as rape was "light hearted bantering." (Only "light-hearted bantering" not sexual assault: Tarun Tejpal)
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Ms Chaudhury also resigned yesterday from Tehelka after days of being pelted with criticism for her handling of the reporter's complaint, sent to her via an email that was leaked. (Full text: resignation letter sent by woman journalist to Tehelka)
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