Justice Served: Life Sentence for Former MP in High-Profile Assault Case

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) secured a life sentence for former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in a sexual assault case. Despite challenges, scientific evidence and victim testimony were pivotal in achieving this outcome. The SIT remains confident about similar results in other cases involving Revanna.

In a landmark verdict, former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has been sentenced to life imprisonment over sexual assault charges. The Special Investigation Team (SIT), which delved into multiple cases, announced the conviction on Saturday, emphasizing their commitment to securing justice for victims.

The complexities involved due to the absence of medical reports did not deter the investigative efforts. B K Singh, the SIT chief, commended his team's dedication in collecting scientific evidence and the victim's testimony, which proved crucial in the judgment.

Suman D Pennekar, a senior IPS officer and SIT member, revealed that forensic analysis confirmed the authenticity of video evidence. The SIT aims for parallel successes in other pending cases, highlighting a systematic investigative approach.

(With inputs from agencies.)