New Delhi: Love knows no boundaries, even if it is of a prison and the individuals involved happen to be the prime suspects in one of the most sensational murder cases in recent times. The couple we are referring to include former media tycoon Peter Mukerjea and his wife Indrani Mukerjea. Both are battling charges for the alleged murder of their daughter Sheena Bora and are currently lodged in the Arthur Road jail and the Byculla women's prison in Mumbai respectively.
On Indrani’s birthday, Peter Mukerjea wrote to his wife where he compared their situation to that of the ill-fated lovers Romeo and Juliet. A glimpse of this letter was provided by sources to Mid-day, dated January 3. A point to note – it was just a day before Peter moved his first bail application where his lawyers squarely blamed Indrani for the murder while keeping Peter in the dark all the time.
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Here is the full text of the letter:
"Mumu, my dearest. Today is the special day in your life and mine too. Therefore, your birthday is a day we have always spent together since we met and this is the first year we're so close and yet so far! What can I say, other than to wish you a Happy Birthday in the now. Have a pleasant day, as much as you can.
Remember that I am thinking of you throughout. You pray that you get through your innocence and get clear of this nightmare in good times. I hope this reaches you and you get to see it so it gives you a moment of joy in all the sadness that everyone is going through, you and me, most of all.
This is just a short note for today as a real birthday special to touch you and reach out to you on your day. A big hug and moooaah to you. I don't know what else I can do - can't send you flowers or a cake or something that you would enjoy but this note to you is from the heart and with love from a man to his love and wife.
God is great and will see an end to this, and like Romeo and Juliet, we will hopefully see each other soon.
No more emotional stuff. Smile today, no matter what, my love, and you'll feel better for that. This year brings us more joy and happiness than 2015 did. Lots to look forward to, my treasure. Hugs and love, happy birthday girl! Yours, Pxxxxx."
