Rathore says do narco tests

In his reply to the show-cause notice (a copy of which is with The Indian Express),Rathore has expressed his willingness to undergo the narco-analysis,provided complainants Madhu Prakash,her husband Anand Prakash,daughter Aradhana and Ruchika’s father SC Girhotra too undergo the same test.

The Girhotra family has,however,described Rathore’s willingness as another delaying tactic.

In his reply,Rathore said,“I consider it my moral duty to offer myself for narco tests provided SC Girhotra,Ashu Girhotra,Aradhana Gupta,Anand Prakash and Madhu Prakash,who have spread lies all over the country through the media and have succeeded in getting three new false FIRs registered against me attracting serious non cognizable offences,should also undergo the same tests.”

“I also undertake that I will undergo these tests at my risk knowing fully well the risks involved on account of aortic valve surgery undergone by me provided others who have involved me also undergo same tests. I will also request the government to reach the truth into various kinds of allegations being made against me through the media. Painting me as evil man must be independently enquired by any of the premier intelligence agencies of the country e.g. IB or RAW,” he added in his reply to the government notice.

“I maintain that I am totally innocent,not only in respect of the three FIRs,but also regarding the allegations of molestation. These moneyed people and powerful media have deprived me of my proper defence. The two senior advocates on criminal side who had handled my cases,earlier have declined to defend me. I had to call a criminal advocate from Moradabad to appear for the admission of the appeal,” Rathore added.

Rathore has moved the Sessions Court in Chandigarh for quashing of the sentence,awarded to him by the lower court,but the Central Bureau of Investigation is asking for enhancement of his sentence. The case comes up for hearing in the Sessions Court on March 10.

Rathore was served a show-cause notice by the Haryana government,asking why his pension should not be reduced or stopped,for allegedly abusing power and bringing disrepute to the police service.