Former editor Tarun Tejpal maintains his innocence and says he's a political victim. (EPA PHOTO)Former editor Tarun Tejpal maintains his innocence and says he's a political victim. He said he was a political victim. The court ordered him to surrender to authorities in four weeks' time, Goa's top government lawyer, Devidas Pangam, told reporters after the sentencing. Tejpal co-founded Tehelka, which made a name for itself by exposing corruption and abuse of power in high places.