Widow of falsely accused murder suspect plans to sue Scottish authorities
Summary
Sougat Mukherjee, an Indian businessman, was wrongly accused in 2014 of a 1997 murder in Glasgow. After years of legal struggles and suffering, his name was cleared in 2018 when the real killer was identified through DNA evidence. His widow, Sapna, now wants to sue the Scottish authorities and has asked India's prime minister for support.Key Facts
- Tracey Wylde was murdered in Glasgow in 1997.
- Sougat Mukherjee was wrongly identified as a suspect in 2014, living in India at that time.
- Sougat was arrested in Mumbai in 2015 and spent three weeks in prison.
- His name was cleared in 2018 when the real killer was caught using DNA evidence.
- Sougat suffered from severe depression and died in 2023 from liver disease.
- His widow, Sapna, claims his life was destroyed by the false accusation.
- Sapna is requesting compensation and a government inquiry in India.
- Scottish authorities and prosecutors have not commented on ongoing legal matters.
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