US EditionSkeletal Remains Force India to Probe Dharmasthala Mass Burial Claims
DAKSHINA KANNADA, KARNATAKA, JUL 20 – The SIT will examine allegations of forced burials of hundreds of bodies with signs of sexual violence and murder spanning nearly two decades, following a whistleblower's confession.
- With his identity withheld, the 48-year-old Dalit man filed his complaint on July 11, alleging coercion to bury hundreds of bodies, and an FIR was registered under Section 211.
- Prompted by that report, the State Government agreed to form an SIT to probe these issues, as the Karnataka State Commission for Women recommended an investigation.
- The SIT mandate extends to all related criminal cases in Karnataka, following allegations that many victims bore signs of sexual assault and burns, with a skeleton exhumed as proof.
- On July 18, Harshendra Kumar D secured an ex parte injunction on 8,842 links, Judge Rai imposed a gag on defamatory posts, and BS Yediyurappa voiced support.
- Next hearing is set for August 5, the SIT will report to the DG and IGP on completion, and locals and rights groups hold high expectations.
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Karnataka sets up SIT in Dharmasthala mass burial case, temple breaks silence
Amid growing national attention, Karnataka formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the Dharmasthala mass burial case. Following the government’s decision, the temple has finally issued a formal response, calling for transparency and truth in the process.
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