Our correspondent replies:

The story that appeared on July 19 is based on a letter written by Sarafraj Khan, father of Samir Khan. In his letter, Sarafraj categorically stated that he had been pursuing the case right from the beginning when Samir was killed in an encounter. Secondly, he also stated that without having any proof or documents, none should move the court in the way of a petition or a complaint, as has happened in this case. According to him, it would only weaken his case.

It’s true that Shahistakhan, being the cousin of Samir, is entitled to legal course, but according to Samir’s father, the first right rests with him as it was his son who was murdered. Sarafraj Khan has also questioned the motive behind the complaint lodged in 2007, saying that Shahistakhan was nowhere in the picture when Samir’s encounter case was being investigated by the police.