Supreme Court Orders Reinvestigation Ordered in 2012 Dharmasthala Rape-Murder Case
· India · India Today, Hindustan Times
The Supreme Court has ordered a fresh investigation into the 2012 rape and murder of 17-year-old Sowjanya in Ujire, Karnataka's Dharmasthala, directing completion within three months. The order follows a plea by Sowjanya's mother, Kusumavathi Gowda, who alleged overlooked evidence and lapses in earlier probes by Karnataka CID and CBI. Activist Mahesh Shetty Thimarodi welcomed the decision, stating their 14-year-old request has been heard. The case had seen the acquittal of accused persons, but culprits remain unidentified. Sowjanya was raped and murdered in October 2012, and the renewed probe aims to establish what happened and identify those responsible. The Supreme Court's move renews hopes among the family and supporters for answers after years of unresolved questions.
Why it matters
Sowjanya's family and supporters, who have long sought justice, now have renewed hope for a credible investigation into her 2012 rape and murder. The order directly impacts their pursuit of accountability and closure in a case that has remained unresolved despite prior investigations.
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