Karnataka Appoints Chetan Singh Rathore as New SIT Chief in Sowjanya Murder Case
The Karnataka State Government appointed Chetan Singh Rathore as the new head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for the Sowjanya murder case on October 30, 2026. This replaced N Shashi Kumar, who was removed from the position. The SIT, established to investigate the murder of a prominent figure, is expected to conduct a thorough inquiry into the case.
Where Sources Diverge
Hindustan Times reports the appointment of Chetan Singh Rathore as the new SIT chief, while Deccan Herald mentions the replacement of N Shashi Kumar with Rathore.
Karnataka names Chetan Singh Rathore as new SIT
IGP Chetan Singh Rathore replaces N Shashi Kumar as the SIT chief
The exact date of the appointment is reported as October 30, 2026, by Hindustan Times, while Deccan Herald does not specify the date.
Published on 2026-10-30T11:16:07.000Z
Published on 2026-10-30T08:00:12.000Z
Hindustan Times provides a more detailed account of the appointment, while Deccan Herald focuses on the replacement of the previous SIT chief.
Sowjanya murder case: Karnataka names Chetan Singh Rathore as new SIT
Sowjanya case: IGP Chetan Singh Rathore replaces N Shashi Kumar as the SIT chief
The level of detail regarding the background of Chetan Singh Rathore differs between the two sources.
No specific background details provided
Chetan Singh Rathore is an experienced police officer with a background in high-profile investigations
Sources
Sowjanya murder case: Karnataka names Chetan Singh Rathore as new SIT | India News Hindustan Times