Victims hope for Best this time

Adopting a more cautious approach with the media this time, she says there is little chance of the accused going unpunished as the whole case will be conducted by the apex court. Her neighbours also express hope that the Sheikh family will now get justice.

An altogether different atmosphere prevails at Hanuman Tekri. The house of accused Suresh Vasava, opposite Best Bakery, is locked while there is no sign of the accused and members of his family. They moved out after the HC issued bailable arrest warrant against the accused. Family members of the three accused — Tulsi Tadvi, Kamlesh Tadvi and Shailesh Tadvi — also claim to have no clue about the accused. But they plead that the three are innocent. The only victim available at home is Mahendra Jadav. Though disturbed by the news, Jadav tries to present a bold face, saying: ‘‘I am ready to face any punishment though I have said several times that I am innocent.’’

Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Sudhir Sinha says Gujarat HC’s arrest warrant has not reached his office yet. ‘‘I will execute it and arrest the accused as soon as I receive the warrant.’’