Daijiworld Media Network - Beltangady

Beltangady, Oct 30: The Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is conducting a re-investigation into the Sowjanya rape and murder case, continued its inquiry into the police personnel who were involved in the initial investigation on Thursday.

Eight police officers and personnel who had earlier been part of the investigation appeared before the SIT at its office in Mangaluru. SIT investigating officers Lokesh Jagalsar and Manoj Kumar Naik are questioning them regarding the investigation carried out at the time of the incident.

Those who appeared for questioning include then SIT officer Kalimar, head constable Sundar Shetty, woman head constable Savitha Shetty and retired SIT officer Kushalappa Gowda, along with four other personnel.

The SIT is gathering information about the steps taken during the initial investigation, the procedures followed and the developments surrounding the case at the time. The questioning has already commenced and is being continued as part of the ongoing re-investigation.