The government has appointed Rajesh M. Menon as special public prosecutor in the lynching case of Attappady Madhu. Madhu’s family had demanded that public prosecutor C. Rajendran be replaced by Mr. Menon, who was additional special prosecutor.
Mr. Rajendran tendered his resignation as Madhu’s family displayed their displeasure and mistrust in him.
Soon after taking charge, Mr. Menon underscored the possibility of more witnesses turning hostile during the trial. He said preventing the witnesses from turning hostile was a challenge. However, he said he would put in his best to lead the case to conviction.
