The mother of the woman journalist who has accused Tarun Tejpal of sexual assault Tuesday lodged a complaint against the Tehelka news magazine editor-in-chief for pressurizing her to withdraw the case against him, police said.
"We have received a written complaint at Pandav Nagar police station against Tarun Tejpal," a police officer told IANS.
According to the complaint, the mother told police that Tejpal's close aide came to her house in Mayur Vihar Nov 23 and asked her to withdraw the sexual assault case.
Police refused to divulge further details.
The journalist has accused Tejpal of sexually assaulting her twice at a five star resort in Panaji this month.
Tejpal has asked investigators to examine and release the CCTV footage from the hotel "so that the accurate version of events stands clearly revealed".
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app