KOCHI: A crucial remark in the agreement signed between the legal heirs of the Enrica Lexie victims and the Republic of Italy could backfire on Kerala’s efforts to bring the culprits before law. “And whereas the deceased person, when the said boat was allegedly sailing at 33 nautical miles in the High Seas, allegedly suffered fatal bullet injuries and succumbed on the spot,’’ states the agreement. The distance mentioned in the statement is different from what is mentioned in the FIR. However, Director General of Prosecution T Asaf Ali said that the statement won’t be binding on the case. “The probe is being done by the investigation agency. The statement is only for the compensation claim, which is not binding on the criminal case. Whatever be the admission made by them, it will not affect the case. Here, the state government is the aggrieved party. The agreement was arrived between the deceased’s relatives and the Republic of Italy. Even if the relatives turn hostile, that won’t affect the case,” he said.
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