Soon after the Bombay High Court granted furlough to the main accused in the Keenan-Reuben murder case, Jitendra Rana, in April this year, Keenan's father, Valerian Santos, had sought police protection in view of the threats that his and Reuben's family had received from Rana. But, even though the police had assured protection and increased patrolling near their homes, Valerian alleged that nothing had been done in this regard. Instead, he said, the cops were asking him whether the accused was out on furlough yet.

Speaking to mid-day, Keenan's father Valerian Santos said, "Earlier, the police had assured to provide us protection, but now they are calling me to know whether Rana is out on furlough or not. I am not in town but my family is there. I am worried about their security. Also, the girl who is a witness in the case lives in the same area. In the past, the convict and his family members have troubled us. Knowing their background I am worried that they might try to harm us. I have already sent two applications for police protection to the Amboli and D N Nagar police stations. I have also sent a letter to the CP."