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SIT to question 15 police officers in 2012 Dharmasthala case probe
A special investigation team has summoned 15 police officers for questioning on October 30 as part of its review of investigative procedures in the decade-old case that has yet to yield a conviction.
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The special investigation team (SIT) examining the 2012 Dharmasthala case has issued summons to 15 police officers, directing them to appear for questioning on October 30. The move comes as part of a comprehensive review of investigations conducted over the past 14 years into the matter.
The questioning session is designed to scrutinize the investigative methodologies and procedures followed by police agencies since the case originated in 2012. Officials stated that the SIT aims to identify lapses or irregularities that may have hindered progress in the investigation.
Despite more than a decade of investigative efforts by various police teams, the case has not resulted in any conviction to date. The SIT's intervention signals an attempt to reinvigorate the investigation and potentially uncover new leads or clarify procedural shortcomings that may have contributed to the lack of resolution.
The summons indicate that authorities believe a detailed examination of police conduct and investigative decisions during these 14 years could prove crucial to moving the case forward. The questioning of multiple officers suggests investigators are looking for a comprehensive understanding of how the case was handled across different phases and by different teams.