Special Investigation Team
Coverage of Special Investigation Team in the Nexus archive.
- Karnataka High Court stays SIT formed to probe allegations of land encroachment against Art of Living
The Karnataka High Court has stayed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to investigate allegations of land encroachment against the Art of Living organization.
- Sai Krishna death case: SIT seeks public assistance to locate absconding accused Gulivindala Suresh
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the Sai Krishna death case is seeking public assistance to locate the absconding accused, Gulivindala Suresh.
- Police close in on kingpin behind synthetic drug trafficking case
Police are investigating a synthetic drug trafficking case and have arrested five individuals, including three special educators from Perambra who allegedly acted as financial intermediaries for the drug network.
- Crime Branch likely to expand special investigation team as Kerala PSC exam scam probe widens
The Crime Branch is expanding a special investigation team as the probe into the Kerala PSC exam scam intensifies. Investigators plan to obtain certified copies of examination records from the PSC and verify allegations that may extend beyond the Kerala State Planning Board recruitment examination, where a First Information Report has already been registered.
- After arrest of 3 Kerala teachers, SIT expands probe to track drug rackets’ financial intermediaries
The arrest of three Kerala teachers has led to an expanded investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into a multi-State drug racket's financial intermediaries. Digital evidence suggests a wider network of local intermediaries linked to the drug trafficking operation through passive income.
- Ram temple row: SIT set up to probe alleged embezzlement of donations, U.P. government tells Supreme Court
The Supreme Court instructed the Uttar Pradesh government to include a forensic auditor as the fifth member of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged embezzlement of donations for the Ram temple. The SIT is required to submit its first status report within two weeks.
- Kerala dental student Nithin Raj death: Court grants Crime Branch five-day custody of accused M.K. Ram
A Kerala court granted the Crime Branch five-day custody of M.K. Ram, accused in the death of dental student Nithin Raj. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has taken Dr. Ram into custody for evidence collection and further interrogation.
- Ivory and tush missing from eight dead wild elephants of Malayattoor, Vazhachal forests of Kerala
Eight dead wild elephants with missing ivory and tush were found in Malayattoor and Vazhachal forests of Kerala. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) ruled out human-caused mortality factors like poaching, poisoning, or weapon injuries.
- ‘Kafir’ screenshot case: SIT to interrogate DYFI leader Ribesh Ramakrishnan
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued a notice to DYFI leader Ribesh Ramakrishnan, the second accused in the 'Kafir' screenshot case, directing him to appear at the Crime Branch office in Kozhikode. The case involves allegations related to the distribution of the controversial screenshot.
- SIT formed to probe death of four-member family in Kottayam
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the death of a four-member family in Kottayam. The family had been undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College Hospital, Kottayam.
- Kafir screenshot case in Kerala: SIT names DYFI leader Ribesh Ramakrishnan as an accused
The Kerala police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has named DYFI leader Ribesh Ramakrishnan as an accused in the Kafir screenshot case. Authorities plan to issue a notice for his interrogation and proceed with legal action as per the court’s anticipatory bail order.
- SIT formed to look into allegations against Art of Living, says Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister
The Karnataka government has formed an 11-member Special Investigation Team led by Bengaluru Regional Commissioner Amlan Aditya Biswas to investigate allegations of government land grabbing by the Art of Living ashram and its affiliated organizations near Bengaluru.
- Death of Kannur dental student Nithin Raj: Kerala govt forms SIT to ‘further probe’ case
The Kerala government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by Ajith Beegum, Inspector General of Police, Crime Branch, to investigate the death of dental student Nithin Raj. The SIT will examine overlooked aspects of the case, including potential involvement of other Anjarakandy college faculty members, in the Dalit student’s death.
- Kafir screenshot case in Kerala: Court rejects SIT’s plea to cancel bail of prime accused Jithin Bhaskaran
A court in Kerala rejected the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) request to cancel the bail of Jithin Bhaskaran, the prime accused in the Kafir screenshot case. The prosecution alleged that Bhaskaran violated bail conditions by posting messages on Facebook that challenged the investigating team.
- Sabarimala misappropriation of gold: SIT visits Travancore Devaswom Board office
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has visited the Travancore Devaswom Board office to investigate alleged misappropriation of gold linked to Sabarimala.
- SIT to revisit Ayodhya as probe expands in Ram temple funds embezzlement case
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) will revisit Ayodhya to expand its probe into alleged embezzlement of funds for the Ram temple. The investigation includes examining documents and questioning members of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, as confirmed by a senior Uttar Pradesh government official.
- Kerala Home Minister orders SIT probe into Chevayur bank election violence
Kerala Home Minister has directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the Chevayur bank election violence. The SIT is required to submit a detailed report within three weeks.
- Kerala PSC exam irregularities: SIT to record complainants’ statement, decide on criminal cases after examining complaints
The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) is under investigation for alleged examination malpractice and procedural violations. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) will record complainants' statements and assess complaints to determine if criminal cases are warranted.
- SIT constituted to probe ‘irregularities’ in PSC exams
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been established to investigate irregularities in the Public Service Commission (PSC) examinations. The probe aims to address concerns regarding the fairness and integrity of the exam process.
- Ayodhya Ram Temple donation case: SIT names Avinash Shukla as prime accused
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has named Avinash Shukla as the prime accused in the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation case. The SIT identified 70 alleged theft instances from the temple's counting room over 40 days.
- Former SNDP Yogam leader Mahesan’s family meets Home Minister, seeks fresh probe into his death
Mahesan's family met the Home Minister to demand legal action against Vellappally Natesan and the formation of a Special Investigation Team to reinvestigate Mahesan's death.
- Police investigation stalled in Sai Krishna’s custodial death case
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is stalled in its probe into the alleged custodial death and disappearance of Sai Krishna’s body. Statements are being recorded from the victim’s family members and the accused CI involved in the case.
- Maharashtra TET paper leak: Three more held in U.P.; 10 in custody so far
A state-appointed Special Investigation Team arrested three employees of an Agra-based private printing firm in connection with the Maharashtra TET paper leak. This brings the total number of people in custody to 10.
- VHP asks SIT to verify claims made by Opposition leaders on donation ‘theft’ at Ram temple
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has requested the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to verify allegations of donation theft at the Ram Temple made by Opposition leaders. The VHP stated that their statements could aid investigative agencies and urged legal action against the leaders if the claims are baseless.
- Ram Temple Trust meeting on July 6; SIT report, post of CEO part of agenda
The Ram Temple Trust is holding a meeting on July 6 to discuss the SIT report and the CEO position. The meeting occurs alongside two ongoing investigations into allegations, one by a Special Investigation Team extended until July end and another by the police.
- Barun Biswas' family approaches CM for fresh SIT probe into his murder
Barun Biswas' family has approached the Chief Minister for a fresh Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into his murder. Biswas was shot dead near Gobardanga railway station in North 24 Parganas district on July 5, 2012.
- Three more held in UP in Maharashtra TET paper leak case
Three individuals, Sonu Singh, Mithun Singh, and Kapil Dahiya, were arrested in Uttar Pradesh by a state-appointed special investigation team in connection with the Maharashtra TET paper leak case.
- SIT formed to probe organ trafficking and forgery charges
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been established to investigate allegations of organ trafficking and forgery. The formation aims to address these charges through a dedicated probe.
- U.P. SIT probing Ram temple donation matter granted 15-day extension
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Ram temple donation matter has been granted a 15-day extension to deepen the investigation and expand its scope.
- Mayawati says embezzlement of donations ‘serious’, cautions against politicising issue
Mayawati described the embezzlement of donations as a serious issue and warned against politicising it. This follows ongoing investigations by Ayodhya Police and a Special Investigation Team into the theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
- SIT formed to probe Dudhwa tigress’ ‘sudden’ death; NTCA seeks report
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the death of a Dudhwa tigress, and the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has requested a detailed report on the circumstances surrounding her death.
- Ram temple ‘fraud’: SIT finds blatant SOP violations
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) found violations of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the Ram temple donation-counting process, including failure to deploy a security guard during counting, frisk personnel entering/leaving the counting room, and preserve CCTV footage for 180 days.
- Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT questions Unnikrishnan Potti ahead of submission of status report in Kerala HC
The Sabarimala gold theft case's Special Investigation Team (SIT) questioned Unnikrishnan Potti ahead of submitting a status report to the Kerala High Court on June 29. The investigation, conducted under high secrecy, holds legal and political significance and remains a key issue in Kerala politics.
- Gruha Lakshmi: BJP demands SIT probe into payment of ₹225 crore to accounts of dead persons
BJP has demanded a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the payment of ₹225 crore to accounts of deceased individuals under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme. The party alleges irregularities in the disbursement of funds to beneficiaries who are no longer alive.
- Sai Krishna case: mother approaches court seeking judicial probe
Sai Krishna's mother has approached the court requesting a judicial probe. The Special Investigation Team filed a petition seeking custody of the accused CI.
- Ram temple donation row: FIR lodged over ‘embezzlement of donations’
An FIR has been lodged over alleged embezzlement of donations for the Ram temple, following a preliminary investigation by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and a complaint filed by Krishna Mohan, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust.
- Suspended CI Nagaraju remanded to judicial custody till July 8
Suspended CI Nagaraju has been remanded to judicial custody until July 8. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) informed the court that prima facie evidence suggests a custodial death, while the High Court postponed a hearing on a plea for a CBI probe to July 6.
- Gade Sai Krishna case: SIT picks up suspended CI from hideout in Vijayawada
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested a suspended Crime Inspector from a hideout in Vijayawada. The individual is being questioned about alleged custodial torture, death, and evidence screening in the Gade Sai Krishna case.
- Ayodhya Ram temple donation case: SIT submits preliminary report to U.P. government
The Uttar Pradesh government formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in response to the Ayodhya Ram temple trust's request to investigate allegations of donation misappropriation. The SIT has submitted a preliminary report to the government.
- Gade Sai Krishna case: SIT records mother’s statement, Krishnalanka residents protest for suspended CI
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) recorded the statement of G. Vijaya Lakshmi, mother of Gade Sai Krishna, in Krishnalanka. Residents of Krishnalanka protested by blocking a highway to support the suspended Circle Inspector.