SIT Submits Report to Supreme Court in Colonel Sofia Kureishi Comment Case Against Vijay Shah. Investigation in Preliminary Stages, More Time Requested. Statements of 7 Witnesses Recorded, FSL Investigation Incomplete.
Vijay Shah: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to investigate the alleged offensive remarks made by Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah against Army officer Colonel Sofia Kureishi has submitted its preliminary report to the Supreme Court. The SIT informed the court that the investigation is in its initial stages and requested more time to complete it.
What did the SIT say in its report?
The SIT reported that statements of 7 witnesses related to the case have been recorded. These witness statements, in video recording format, were sent to the Bhopal-based Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL). However, due to a shortage of resources at the lab, the videos were returned without examination. The SIT also mentioned that the mobile phone of a journalist involved in the case has been sent to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) for examination.
The SIT stated in its report that the investigation will require more time and requested an extension to submit the final report.
SIT also studied videos and media reports
The SIT has also studied videos related to the case and reports that went viral on social media. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta in the Supreme Court heard the SIT's status report. In the previous hearing, the bench comprised Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotishwar Singh.
What is the entire controversy?
The controversy arose when Vijay Shah allegedly used offensive language against Indian Army officer Colonel Sofia Kureishi at a public event. His speech went viral, sparking widespread criticism on social media. His statement was condemned nationwide, and calls for action against him intensified.
