Goa, Aug. 9 -- Tarun Tejpal's daughter Cara Tejpal has alleged that the former Tehelka editor was targeted because of the magazine's investigative journalism and reports on corruption. Her remarks came days after the Bombay High Court overturned Tejpal's acquittal in a 2013 rape case and sentenced him to 10 years in prison.

In a statement, Cara said she had examined the evidence in the case for 13 years and remained convinced of her father's innocence. She said she was 23 when Tejpal was arrested and initially feared speaking publicly about her views. However, she said she was no longer concerned about being labelled a "rape apologist" or facing criticism for standing by him.

Cara linked the case to Tehelka's reporting and alleged that ...