Suryanelli rape case: Witness corrects statement

ALAPPUZHA: The witness in the Suryanelli rape case, who had given statement in favour of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha P.J. Kurien, corrected his statement on Monday.

The witness K.S. Rajan, who is a BJP worker, said to media persons on Monday that he saw Kurien at 5 in the evening. He also said it is not clear whether he saw Kurien on the day of alleged rape or not.

Earlier, in his statement to the investigating officers, Rajan said that he saw Kurien at 7 pm on the day of alleged rape.