Jeevan’s wife says innocent

Pooja, wife of prime accused Dr Amit’s brother Dr Jeevan, said on Wednesday the police had failed to nail those who were behind the entire episode. Her statement coincided with the one given by Dr Upender, who also had reportedly told Moradabad police that a number of bigwigs including politicians were connected to kingpin Dr Amit.

Pooja, in 7-day police custody of Gurgaon police, was produced in a local court. The court remanded her in judicial custody for 14 days. Before being produced in court, Pooja underwent a medical test at the Civil Hospital. Pooja, talking to HT, said police had not been able to catch the bigwigs and had arrested people like her who had had no connection with the racket.

While claiming innocence, Pooja disclosed the police did not ask her even a single question nor was she taken to any place during the seven-day remand. “It means that the police also know that I am innocent and have nothing to disclose. But they have arrested me as they could not find the real culprits. I have been in the garments business with my father for over 10 years and has nothing to do with my husband’s business,” she added.