Mangaluru: SIT officials confirmed that the allegations made by Sujatha Bhat, who had claimed that her daughter Ananya Bhat went missing from Dharmasthala in 2003, are also under investigation, and “all aspects of those claims are being examined”.Further, YouTuber MD Sameer appeared before the investigating officer at Belthangady police station on Saturday in connection with the charges filed against him for online content.Protection sought for witnessActivist Prasanna Ravi appeared before the SIT on Saturday, seeking protection for the complainant-witness. The activist told reporters she has been pursuing justice for Sowjanya, a 17-year-old girl allegedly raped and murdered in 2012. “The mass burial case is separate, but Sowjanya may finally get justice as part of this investigation,” she said, adding she decided to approach the SIT after watching a video of Kusumavathi, Sowjanya’s mother. “The complainant-witness could prove crucial to the Sowjanya case. I believe there is a threat to his life, which is why I have requested the SIT to provide him with protection.” Meanwhile, a woman from Mandya has petitioned the SIT, offering to testify about an incident she witnessed on Oct 8, 2012. The woman claimed she is ready to identify those who have allegedly kidnapped the girl.
