Amid the controversy surrounding the Dharmasthala case, Sujata Bhat, who had complained about the alleged disappearance of her daughter, appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Belthangady on Tuesday, reported PTI.

Taking Bhat’s statements into consideration, the SIT have amplified its investigation over the incident. The SIT's probe into the case, involving allegations of multiple burials, murders and rapes in Dharmasthala, has drawn wide public and political attention.

Addressing the incident, SIT officers confirmed that Bhat was summoned as part of the ongoing investigation and appeared for questioning in the case.