IGP N. Shashikumar resigns from SIT chief post amid Soujanya case controversy

IGP N. Shashikumar, a senior IPS officer, has submitted a written request to the Director General of Police (DG-IGP) to be relieved from the post of head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the Soujanya rape and murder case. This development comes amid the ongoing investigation, which was formed following a Supreme Court order. The resignation follows strong opposition from the family and association fighting for justice in Soujanya's mysterious death.