Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has filed a complaint against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, accusing him of harassment from inside a jail. According to The Indian Express, Jacqueline filed the case with Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora and also sent a letter to the Special Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch). A specialized unit has been tasked with launching a preliminary inquiry into the matter.
In her recent letter addressed to the police chief with the subject line ‘Systemic Failure in Prosecution Witness Protection,’ Jacqueline stated: ‘I am responsible citizen, who has found herself inadvertently embroiled in a case that has far-reaching implications for the rule of law and the sanctity of our judicial system. As a prosecution witness in a case registered by the special cell, I write to you amidst a harrowing ordeal of psychological pressure and targeted intimidation campaigns. A man identifying himself as Sukesh is an accused, sitting behind bars in Mandoli Jail, and threatening her with intimidating tactics in open public domain. (sic)’
Jacqueline has appealed to the police commissioner for immediate intervention, citing threats to her safety and the integrity of legal proceedings. She urged the registration of an FIR under IPC sections to secure her protection as a prosecution witness in a case under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
‘These actions do not merely impinge upon my individual rights; they strike at the heart of our justice system. The principle of witness protection, which is fundamental to the administration of justice, has been compromised, undermining the credibility and efficacy of our legal institutions. It is imperative that all communication channels available to the accused be scrutinised and stringent measures be implemented to prevent further abuse, (sic)’ she said.
In December of last year, Jacqueline petitioned a Delhi court seeking orders to prevent Sukesh from contacting her via letters, messages, or statements. She is a witness in the FIR under investigation by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), involving a ₹200 crore money laundering and extortion case associated with Sukesh.