No sympathy for hostility
Ever since the news of Shayan Munshi temporary arrest and interrogation by the Delhi police has been disclosed, practically every damn newspaper and TV channel are hounding on this bit of news. Munshi’s father, since then has done couple interviews with various MSM channels – questioning the intentions of the Delhi Police and injustice been done on his son. Here is a man, who did not have the courage to stand-up against some scrupulous murderers, a man who did not care about a father, a mother – another family.
And today we have his father, expecting us to be understanding and sympathetic towards his son – ironic, isn’t it?
Yes, I agree Shayan Munshi is not a killer but his attitude and hostility, don’t make him a better man either. The Munshis really expect us to believe that there were not aware of the lookout notice, than that’s their biggest stupidity. Even if given benefit of a doubt (for humanity sake), what’s the need to create such a big ruckus over being taken in for questioning. After all he is indeed a key witness in the Jessica Lal murder case. And frankly, I don’t give a damn about his ‘belated-honeymoon’ getting spoilt – all I want is to see is the Jessica Lal chapter closed with a satisfying ending.
What’s even more shocking is the fact that the Delhi court actually accepted his statement that he had signed the FIR (filled by the Delhi Police) in ‘good faith’ but he actually was not aware of its content because it was written in Hindi. This hostile statement in all probability was the turning point of the case, which assisted the accused to walk away as a free man. According to this report, Munshi had opted for Hindi in Class 8 in school and studied it till Class 12. Plus, he did his own dubbing in the Hindi movie Jhankaar Beats that he acted in, three years back. He has also acted in many Hindi TV advertisements.
As the famous saying goes, “You shall reap what you sowâ€, Shayan Munshi now it’s your turn to pay for all the wrongs you have done. In my opinion he is a guilty man and the Indian Justice system should not spare him (at least this time round), after all they did set an example by punishing Zahira Sheikh.
We all have a right to express our views. In many instances; it will be against ours and in some; with us. To hear them out is 'decency' but to let them get to you is 'weakness'. 
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May 16th, 2006 at 7:30 pm | #
You are right Sakshi..its really pathetic to see him talk like the way he did..and whats more hes got the temerity to say that it all happened 7 yrs ago and hence should be forgotten..like its some kinda bad dream or a trifle misunderstanding.’oops i saw him kill her, but you know i really didnt intend to, i was only a bit slow in closing my eyes..cant you just forget it.’
Not exactly what you expect out of a ‘hero’ hunh?
May 16th, 2006 at 8:57 pm | #
Wonder what kind of pressure turned him to a hostile witness?
Should he be punished, rather than the real killers? (i bet they out there partying somewhere)
Points to ponder about don’t you think?
May 17th, 2006 at 2:04 am | #
Shivmani2 - Well it could either out of fear or money. If its out fear, then again he has a chance to come in front of the cops. This time around he will have the support of an entire nation.
Shashikant - Excatly my point.
May 17th, 2006 at 5:44 am | #
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May 17th, 2006 at 8:13 am | #
What makes you think, Sakshi, that Shayan has attitude and hostility. Ok, hostile witness, he is guilty on that count, but what about the hundred others who witnessed the murder. Are you not aware of that.
I have nothing to do with Shayan, but my dad has faced the dreaded Indian legal system. Come on, Shayan is no rich actor or Salman Khan, that things will be easy for him. Its easy to trash Shayan on your space, but IMHO, he atleast had the guts to face the court amongst those hundred. Where did Bina Ramani go? Why did not she testify?
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May 17th, 2006 at 8:21 am | #
Shadow - Firstly I don’t care about the other witnesses, Shayam was the ONLY ONE who saw it happening. It was HE who informed the cops and then indentified Manu Sharma as the ‘killer’. But in the court he states that he was mis-guided by the Delhi Police and was not aware of the contents of the FIR. His this very denial changed the very course of the case. And you want me to be sympathetic towards him ! If everyone starts to think like Mr. Munshi & You, than others can never expect anything good coming out of the society.
As for Ramani, have you even read the news? She and her family have also been detained by the Delhi Police.
May 17th, 2006 at 1:46 pm | #
Perjury. Trying Shayan Munshi for perjury - or indicting him - is one solution. But indicting or convicting someone for perjury alone is not going to be enough. Not in India, at least. Even Zahira Sheikh got only a year. What’s that going to do?
I’m not aware if the Indian legal system allows for punitive action or damages, but IMHO, should be there. OK, you’re not tried for murder, but you can be put away till hell freezes over. Or fined for an obscene amount so you’re left dubbing - in Hindi! - for the rest of your life.
As for the cops, witness protection and jury trials - I don’t see that system coming in for the next few generations. Witnesses will continue to be intimidated and criminals will continue to get away scot-free.
As an afterthought, punitive actions may drive away all witnesses completely. The lust for lucre has completely corrupted the Indian psyche.
May 17th, 2006 at 2:51 pm | #
Ok, agreed. He is guilty. But entirely?? I think the media just shouts without making any heads or tails of the matter.
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Shayam was the ONLY ONE who saw it happening. It was HE who informed the cops and then indentified Manu Sharma as the ‘killer’.
Ok. HE DID THAT. Right?
>>Firstly I don’t care about the other witnesses
My point is that he did have it in him to testify amongst a hundred others. Why did he turn around is for the police to investigate. Dont you watch NDTV. They had this program on Jessica running for three days. Ramani did admit that they were threatened. Dont you think the only reason for shayans turnaround would have been… guess guess. There are lot of things we dont know.
May 17th, 2006 at 3:06 pm | #
>>Shayam was the ONLY ONE who saw it happening.
How naive? Hundred people minimum. There is a heated argument. Nobody notices that. Then manu shoots her. Somebody even commented before he shot - “Nakli gun hai”.
How are you so SURE that shayan was the ONLY ONE.
>> If everyone starts to think like Mr. Munshi & You, than others can never expect anything good coming out of the society.
Now, do you know if I did anything like that? If yes, tell me what. And if no, why the comment?
Yes, the police is not to blame for not protecting witnesses. Yep, everyone in the society is a sava sher and like Mithun, he/she can bump off a dozen goondas in 5 minutes flat. Get real, gal.
Now, get that image of - everyone thinking “apna kya jaa raha hai” - out of your mind. Not everyone thinks like that. People still have that do-good spirit. But if the ones supposed to protect you from guns, using guns, turn against you, where do you turn to. Dont you think the police might have harassed shayans family.
Just that the MEDIA is dissing shayan so much, I thought its much more fishy than what it appears to be.
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