Gujarat police has opposed the anticipatory bail plea of Teesta Setalvad in the Supreme Court, saying the social activist and her husband “misappropriated” funds meant for charity. They alleged that these funds were spent on personal expenses ranging from wine, to expensive mobile phone, besides tampering with evidence.
The state police, in its affidavit, said Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand as trustees of two trusts — Sabrang Trust and Citizen for Justice and Peace (CJP) — have by “diverse methods”, “misappropriated the funds of charity and converted to their own use funds meant for the rehabilitation and welfare of the unfortunate victims of riots in Gujarat in Feb-March 2002,” including the construction of a “dream museum”.
It said the probe is supported by evidence like vouchers having dates and amounts incurred on consumption of wine, whiskey and rum, purchase of movie CDs, payment for several pairs of spectacles, wining and dining at some of the best restaurants and fast food outlets of Mumbai.
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