Bengaluru, Aug. 23 -- The investigation into the sensational Ananya Bhatt missing case has taken a decisive turn, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) preparing to record the statement of Sujata Bhatt, a key figure in the case, at her Banashankari residence, police officials confirmed here today.
Sujata Bhatt, who is over 70 years old, had earlier requested more time to appear before investigators citing health complications and psychological stress.
She was issued a notice under Section 131 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), but did not present herself before the SIT. In recent weeks, a purported "death note" attributed to her surfaced on social media, in which she alleged continuous harassment by sections of the media. The note,...