Sanjiv Bhatt's children write touching post to mark four years of his imprisonment
New Delhi: Former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt's children, Aakashi and Shantanu Bhatt, recently took to social media to mark the fourth year of their father's incarceration and express their sentiments about his wrongful conviction. In a heartfelt post, they shared their memories, their disappointment with the justice system, and their unwavering support for their father's fight for justice.
Reflecting on the 20th of June, the day their lives turned into a never-ending nightmare, Aakashi and Shantanu recalled the court proceedings, which they believe were subverted by the regime, leading to a vitiated trial. They lamented the lack of due process, the disregard for evidence, and the denial of the opportunity to present defense witnesses, all aimed at silencing their father's voice.
The post also emphasized Sanjiv Bhatt's unwavering commitment to fighting for justice for the victims of hate and violence, highlighting his decades-long battle for truth and accountability. Aakashi and Shantanu expressed their deep admiration and pride for their father, acknowledging him as their role model and the epitome of courage and reason.
While acknowledging the support they have received from many, the post also touched upon their disappointment with the apathy, fear, and greed displayed by some segments of society, which they believe failed to protect their father and stand up against injustice.
As the family commemorated the fourth year of Sanjiv Bhatt's wrongful conviction and the fifth year of his vindictive incarceration, they vowed to continue their fight for justice. Their message reiterated their determination to resist and overcome the challenges they face, echoing their father's unwavering spirit in the pursuit of truth and accountability.
The heartfelt post by Aakashi and Shantanu Bhatt shed light on the personal impact of their father's wrongful conviction and the family's continued struggle for justice. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of standing up against injustice and the enduring resilience of those who fight for truth.
This is Aakashi & Shantanu Bhatt,
— Sanjiv Bhatt (IPS) (@sanjivbhatt) June 20, 2023
Another year … Another day in battle ..
As I pen this down, I sit here today juxtaposed between two worlds …
A world gone by, filled with happiness and togetherness and a world we are in today, torn apart from each other, fighting, and…
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'Strong evidence' available against Saif attacker, police tell court while opposing his bail plea
Mumbai, Jul 25 (PTI): Police have opposed the bail plea of the Bangladeshi national arrested for allegedly stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan with a knife and injuring him at his home here in January this year, telling a Mumbai court there was "strong evidence" against the accused.
Citing a Forensic Science Laboratory report, police reiterated before the sessions court their earlier claim knife fragments that got lodged near the actor's spine during the attack as well as a part found at the crime spot have matched with the weapon recovered from the accused, Shariful Islam.
These three pieces were part of the same weapon (knife) used to attack the filmstar, the police said in a written response to the accused's plea submitted in the court on Thursday (July 24).
Khan was repeatedly stabbed with a knife by an intruder inside his 12th floor apartment in upscale Bandra on January 16 during a robbery attempt.
The 54-year-old actor underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital to remove a piece of knife that got lodged near his spine during the attack. He was discharged from the private hospital after five days.
Shariful Islam, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested two days later for allegedly stabbing Khan.
The police, in their response, highlighted that the accused is a Bangladeshi citizen residing illegally in India.
If granted bail, there was a possibility that he may flee India and not appear before the court during the trial. The crime committed by the accused is of a "very serious nature, and strong evidence" is available against him, they argued.
In his bail plea, filed through advocate Vipul Dushing, the accused asserted he was innocent and had no prior criminal record.
Investigation into the case has practically concluded with only the filing of a chargesheet pending, the accused contended while seeking bail.
The alleged attacker has been booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections related to house trespass, robbery and dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous injury.
