The Sheena Tapes: Peter is innocent, Indrani has dragged him into this mess, claims daughter Vidhie

Fresh twists and turns surface in Sheena Bora murder case. After India Today exclusively accessed all the audio tapes having incriminating evidence against accused Peter Mukherjea, his daughter, Vidhie has come out in his defence. Vidhie, a half-sister of Sheena has claimed that Peter is innocent and that he has been framed in the murder case.

Vidhie has issued a three-page statement, which India Today has exclusively accessed, in her father's defence. This is the first statement of Vidhie in the high profile sensational murder case. The crux of the statement is defence of Peter by putting the entire murder spotlight on Indrani Mukherjea, who is in jail for killing her daughter, Sheena in 2012.

VIDHIE'S STATEMENT

Putting out a strong defence of Peter Mukherjea, Vidhie said, "My father did not know about the murder of Sheena Bora. If so, he would not have stayed by mother. She would have been convicted for the murder in 2012 itself. He would not have lived with this life. My father has been roped and dragged into this mess."

"My mother maintained that Sheena and Mikhail were her siblings, and she never approved of Sheena and Rahul's relationship. My father has always been for their relationship. He would never try to instigate their breakup," Vidhie added further.

Vidhie argued that the fact that Peter cooperated with the investigation and did not leave the country to escape punishment when he had chance proved his innocence. "My father has done everything in his ability to cooperate with the CBI. He stayed in India and helped the CBI as much as needed. I know that my father is innocent," said Vidhie.

'WILL FIGHT FOR PETER'S ACQUITTAL'

These three paragraphs of the three-page letter actually show the defence of an accused father by an affectionate daughter. Through her statement, Vidhie wants the CBI and the court to believe that Peter "has been fooled into believing things about Sheena Bora".

Vidhie said, "I will fight for his acquittal. I know My father is innocent. Peter is not a criminal. I will always hold his hand."

READ VIDHIE'S FIRST OFFICIAL STATEMENT ABOUT SHEENA MURDER CASE

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