Overview

• The Supreme Court directed the formation of a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe Minister Vijay Shah's remarks calling Colonel Sofiya Qureshi a 'sister of terrorists.'
• The SIT, led by IG Pramod Verma, began its investigation on May 20 and is required to submit a report by May 28.
• Shah was absent from a high-profile Cabinet meeting on May 20, fueling speculation about his political future.
• The Congress has raised concerns about the impartiality of the SIT, alleging prior professional ties between Shah and two of its members.
• While the Opposition demands Shah's resignation, the BJP has indicated it will wait for the Supreme Court's next hearing before deciding on any action.