SIT Submits ‘B’ Report Clearing Munirathna in Gang Rape Case

Speedy Summary

• The Special Examination Team (SIT) has filed a “B report” dismissing allegations of gang rape against BJP MLA Munirathna, stating the accusations were false and lacked evidence.
• A 40-year-old woman had filed a complaint in May 2025, alleging the MLA orchestrated her gang rape through associates and injected her with a deadly virus.
• The investigation found no contact between the complainant and Munirathna and no ample evidence to support her claims.
• Munirathna responded by accusing his political opponents of conspiring against him, stating that the B report vindicated him. He called for an end to false complaints involving women.
• Despite this relief, SIT has filed separate charge sheets against Munirathna in two other cases: one related to an earlier rape allegation registered at Kaggalipura, and another concerning casteist abuse charges involving a Scheduled Caste member.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The dismissal of gang rape allegations by SIT marks a important legal reprieve for MLA Munirathna but doesn’t fully resolve controversies surrounding him, given other pending cases include serious accusations like sexual assault and caste-based abuses. while itS essential that victims’ voices are heard without fear of suppression or intimidation, filing unfounded complaints undermines genuine justice efforts while also potentially being exploited politically as claimed here by Mr. Munirathna himself. With two additional active cases already under scrutiny,ensuring due process-from impartial investigation to judicial resolution-remains critical not just for public trust but also to demonstrate rule-of-law adherence irrespective of any individual’s political standing.

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