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Karnataka appoints new chief for Sowjanya murder investigation SIT
Karnataka has named Chetan Singh Rathore to head the Special Investigation Team probing the decade-old murder of Sowjanya, a college student whose body was discovered in a forested area in 2012.
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Sowjanya, a student at SDM College in Ujire district, disappeared on October 9, 2012, while travelling home from her educational institution. Her body was located the following day in a forested region, triggering a criminal investigation that has since become one of the state's closely watched cases.
The Karnataka authorities have now reconstituted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) handling the case, with Chetan Singh Rathore appointed as its new chief. The appointment signals renewed official focus on resolving the matter, which has drawn considerable public attention over the years.
Details regarding the specific objectives of the reconstituted SIT and any fresh developments in the investigation remain limited. The case has previously drawn media scrutiny, with authorities maintaining investigative efforts across multiple phases since the student's death over a decade ago.
The appointment comes as Karnataka's law enforcement continues addressing several high-profile criminal cases from preceding years. The state police have emphasised their commitment to pursuing justice in cases involving vulnerable victims.