Gujarat police has opposed in the Supreme Court the anticipatory bail plea of Teesta Setalvad, saying the social activist and her husband misappropriated funds meant for charity for personal expenses, besides tampering with evidence. <br/><br/>The police, in its affidavit said, Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand converted to their own use funds meant for the rehabilitation and welfare of the victims of the 2002 Gujarat riots. The affidavit said, 45 percent of total funds received by Sabrang Trust have gone to Setalvad and her husband either directly or through Sabrang Communication Pvt Limited which was fully owned by them. <br/><br/>The couple has denied all allegations contending that they have been implicated in the case and were victims of political vendetta. Meanwhile, activists from Gujarat, including a former Chief Minister Suresh Mehta, have extended support to Teesta Setalvad and her husband alleging that the recent CBI action against her was an open misuse of power by the Centre.
News On AIR | July 23, 2015 8:04 AM
Gujarat police opposes anticipatory bail plea of Teesta in SC