A Karnataka Temple Town in the Grip of Hysteria over Rumours, Skeletons

A Karnataka temple town in the grip of hysteria over rumours, skeletons

A former sanitation worker's allegations – that he was allegedly forced to secretly bury bodies of victims of assaults and murders in Dharmasthala – have set off a chain of events and fuelled campaigns seeking the reopening of old, unsolved cases.

Dharmasthala probe: Home Minister warns social media users against ‘provoking public sentiment’

Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said the government is monitoring social media for posts related to alleged mass burial in Dharmasthala and warned of action against those that could "instigate feelings in the society".

Karnataka govt to monitor Dharmasthala social media posts, will act against posts inciting tensions

The government said it is monitoring social media posts that could instigate tensions and will act against such content, citing past action taken over communal posts in Dakshina Kannada.