'I am one of them': Tarun Tejpal reacts to rape conviction, likens himself to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam
Convicted in the 2013 rape case, Tarun Tejpal claimed he was being targeted out of political vendetta, likened his situation to that of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, and said he would challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court.
Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal criticized his conviction in the 2013 rape case, claiming he has been targeted for over a decade. He stated that the case was driven by revenge and plans to appeal the verdict before the Supreme Court. The court emphasized the power dynamics between Tejpal, the editor-in-chief, and the junior journalist complainant.
Tejpal likened his situation to that of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who remain in custody for their involvement in the 2020 Delhi riots case. He accused political vendetta and alleged that his work at Tehelka had caused harm.
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