Vidhie Mukerjea Accuses Peter Mukerjea’s Sons of Theft and Fabricating Her Statement in Sheena Bora Murder Case
In a major twist in the Sheena Bora murder trial, Vidhie Mukerjea—daughter of Indrani Mukerjea and co-accused Sanjeev Khanna—told a special CBI court on Tuesday that her mother was left penniless after Peter Mukerjea’s sons allegedly stole jewellery and ₹7 crore from her bank account.
She also denied giving any statement to the CBI, claiming that the documents attached to the chargesheet were forged and fabricated.
Key Developments in Court Testimony
Allegations of Theft by Peter Mukerjea’s Sons
- Vidhie alleged Rahul and Rabin Mukerjea stole:
- Ancestral jewellery worth crores
- ₹7 crore from Indrani Mukerjea’s account
- Claimed this left Indrani with no funds to defend herself legally.
- A new bank locker was allegedly opened in their names to store the stolen jewellery.
Chargesheet Statement ‘Forged and Fabricated’
- Vidhie stated:
- She never recorded a statement with the CBI or Mumbai Police.
- She was made to sign blank documents and emails at the CBI office.
- When shown the chargesheet, she said:
“This was never recorded by me or under my instruction.” - Called the statement part of the CBI chargesheet “forged and fabricated”.
Background of the Sheena Bora Case
- Sheena Bora (24) was the biological daughter of Indrani Mukerjea.
- She was allegedly strangled to death in April 2012 by:
- Indrani Mukerjea
- Her then-driver Shyamvar Rai (who turned approver)
- Sanjeev Khanna
- Her body was later burned and dumped in a forest in Raigad.
- The case came to light in 2015 after Rai’s confession in a separate arms case.
Vidhie Mukerjea’s Additional Claims
Emotional Trauma
- Said she was a minor at the time and suffered immense trauma after her mother’s arrest.
- Still carries emotional scars from the incident and its aftermath.
Pressure from the Mukerjea Family
- Alleged that Rabin Mukerjea:
- Threatened to disown her
- Pressured her to choose between her mother and the Mukerjea clan
- Warned her she would lose her inheritance if she didn’t side with them
Relationship with Sheena Bora
- Initially believed Sheena Bora was Indrani’s sister, not daughter.
- Last saw her at a family wedding in Goa (2011).
- Maintained contact via emails until 2013.
Motive to Frame Indrani?
Vidhie told the court:
- Rahul and Rabin were in financial distress.
- If Indrani were freed, they would have to return the stolen money and jewellery.
- Therefore, she claimed they had a clear motive to falsely implicate her mother in Sheena Bora’s murder.
What’s Next in the Trial?
- Vidhie’s deposition is expected to continue on Wednesday.
- Her testimony could have a significant impact on the ongoing trial and the credibility of the prosecution’s evidence.
