“I Leave It To God,” Says Grieving Father
The Supreme Court’s recent verdict in the 2014 murder case of 23-year-old TCS software engineer Esther Anuhya has left her family shattered, with her father, S. Jonathan Prasad, stating he will “leave it to God.”
Anuhya, who had returned to Mumbai after celebrating Christmas and New Year with her family, was found murdered near Kanjurmarg on January 16, 2014. The accused, Chandrabhan Sudam Sanap, was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to death— a ruling upheld by the Bombay High Court. However, on Tuesday, the Supreme Court acquitted him, citing “gaping holes” in the prosecution’s case and insufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Speaking to PTI, Mr. Prasad expressed deep sorrow and disbelief, saying, “What can we do? We didn’t even know he had approached the Supreme Court. But what’s the point? My daughter is not coming back.”
The Mumbai Police, he said, worked meticulously to gather circumstantial evidence, reconstruct the crime scene, and even found Anuhya’s belongings in Sanap’s home. Yet, the lack of eyewitnesses ultimately weakened the case.
At 70 years old, and with his wife battling illness, Mr. Prasad has chosen not to pursue further legal action. “I don’t have the strength to fight anymore,” he said, recalling the painful decade he spent seeking justice.
The verdict has sparked intense discussions about India’s legal system, the importance of forensic evidence, and the difficulties in securing convictions in cases relying heavily on circumstantial proof.
For now, a grieving father chooses silence, and the search for justice remains unresolved.
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