The SIT will help identify those behind the deletion and those involved in it,” Patil told Deccan Chronicle. “A special team can conduct a speedy probe, unlike routine inquiries that often drag on,” Patil said. Congress has alleged that the Election Commission ignored 18 requests for information from the Karnataka CID during its probe. With the SIT being granted police station powers for the Karnataka state jurisdiction, all eyes are now on the SIT to see how quickly and effectively it will function and deliver results. The Special Investigation Team has been granted police station powers for the Karnataka state jurisdiction under Section 2(u) of the BNSS.