He looks considerably younger than his 46 years, with a shock of black hair and a thick moustache. The judge once again asks him if he'd like to hire a lawyer. He shakes his head.



The case, in fact, is not as air-tight as the police would like to believe. For instance, cyanide has been identified by doctors only in one case. Recently, Mohan while cross examining a forensic doctor asked why viscera samples were not collected from the victims.

Also, there are no direct witnesses to the case. But Machendra Nath, a Barimar shopkeeper and one of Anitha's neighbours, believes they have a strong case.  

Mohan, prisoner number 2395 is presently incarcerated awaiting trial, spends most of his time in the Mangalore District Jail's Quarantine Cell, going through his charge sheet, newspapers and law books.