US EditionDharmasthala Mass Burial Twist: How ‘Mask-Man’ Chinnaiah Carried the Skull From Delhi to Bengaluru
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah emphasized the Special Investigation Team's autonomy amid political disputes; forensic experts found about 100 bone fragments at two sites, indicating limited evidence.
- On Sunday, August 31, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said there is no need to hand the Dharmasthala probe to the NIA, as the Special Investigation Team has full freedom to investigate and will submit its report.
- Following those claims, authorities formed a SIT after C N Chinnaiah alleged burying multiple bodies, including women with signs of sexual assault, over two decades, prompting calls for inquiry.
- Investigators found that excavations produced skeletal remains at two Netravathi River sites, recovering around 100 bone fragments; forensic experts linked them to one or two individuals, leading to C N Chinnaiah's arrest for perjury.
- The BJP responded by demanding an NIA probe and calling a mobilisation including the 'Dharmasthala Chalo' event, while Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said the government will not interfere with the SIT, and D. Veerendra Heggade welcomed the SIT probe.
- Opposition leaders demanded a thorough NIA or CBI investigation as more than 1 lakh people, including devotees, were expected at the Dharmasthala rally on September 1.
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Dharmasthala case: CM accuses BJP of doing politics, ‘won’t get any political benefit’
BJP leaders and legislators are holding a ‘Dharmasthala Chalo’ rally in the temple town on September 1 condemning the alleged conspiracy and smear campaign against Dharmasthala. They have demanded an NIA probe into the case.
'Dharmasthala Chalo' Agenda is to Punish Conspirators Who Spread False Propaganda: BY Vijayendra
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. On the 'Dharmasthala Chalo' rally, Karnataka State BJP President BY Vijayendra said on Monday that the agenda for this convention is to punish all conspirators who spread false propaganda about the Dharmasthala mass burial case. India News | 'Dharmasthala Chalo' Agenda is to Punish Conspirators Who Spread False Propaganda: BY Vijayendra.
Dharmasthala mass burial twist: How ‘Mask-Man’ Chinnaiah carried the skull from Delhi to Bengaluru
The SIT is investigating the Dharmasthala mass burial case, bringing Chinnaiah to Bengaluru to inspect locations linked to his alleged actions. Jayanth, an associate of an activist, claims he assisted Chinnaiah in presenting a skull for investigation.
Dharmasthala Case: "Don't Think There Is Need For NIA Probe," Says Siddaramaiah
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said there is no need for NIA probe into allegations of multiple rapes, murders and burials in Dharmasthala over past two decades, and that the SIT has been given complete freedom to investigate and submit a report
'No further investigation needed': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rules out NIA probe in Dharmasthala case
Vijayendra questioned the Chief Minister's 'haste' in addressing the Dharmasthala issue, pointing out that the government should have gathered information about the individual who made allegations and the organisations backing them.
'Don't think there is need for NIA probe': Karnataka CM on Dharmasthala case
Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday, August 31, said there is no need for NIA probe into allegations of multiple rapes, murders and burials in Dharmasthala over past two decades, and that the SIT has been given complete freedom to investigate and submit a report. Speaking to reporters here, chief minister also said that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate and get rid of the suspicion on Dharmas…
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