Karnataka BJP has demanded a time-bound SIT investigation into allegations of multiple murders, rapes, and burials in Dharmasthala. Party leader B Y Vijayendra criticized the Congress government for inaction and announced a large rally on September 1 to raise public awareness
Karnataka’s Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka, launched a fierce attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of supporting “urban Naxals” and backing anti-Hindu propaganda related to the Dharmasthala controversy. Ashoka alleged the Congress government is shielding radical, communist-influenced groups, and questioned the rationale behind handing the case to a Special Investigation Team (SIT).
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday that legal action would be taken against the key witness in the Dharmasthala "mass burial" case if his allegations are proven false. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to a fair, apolitical investigation led by a Special Investigation Team (SIT).
The SIT’s two-day excavation at the 13th suspected burial site in Dharmasthala ended without finding any human remains, despite witness claims. Of 16 locations identified, only two have yielded remains so far. Further searches are planned at the remaining sites
The SIT’s final excavation at Dharmasthala’s 13th alleged burial site found no evidence in the mass grave case. Authorities may seek brain mapping of the complainant, as BJP leaders allege a conspiracy to defame the pilgrimage centre and plan protests
The SIT has widened its search near Point No. 13 on the Netravathi Riverbank in Dharmasthala, using drone-mounted Ground Penetrating Radar. The operation follows claims of mass burials, with security tightened and access restricted while investigators scan newly cleared areas for possible evidence.
The SIT probing mass grave allegations in Dharmasthala resumed excavations on Monday, targeting the final three sites. Skeletal remains from Site No. 6 may mark a breakthrough. Activists demand a court-monitored probe amid fresh claims of illegal burials and abuse
A senior SIT officer has been accused of coercing a protected witness in the Dharmasthala mass burial case, raising questions about the probe’s integrity. Advocate Ananya Gowda has filed a complaint, prompting an internal review and potential legal consequences.
Skeletal remains were unearthed at the sixth site in Dharmasthala by the SIT, marking the first breakthrough in the alleged secret burial case. The discovery supports a former sanitation worker’s claims about mass burials near the Netravati River over a decade ago
In a major turn in the Dharmasthala illegal burial case, a whistleblower guided the SIT to suspected grave sites near the Netravati river. The team marked multiple locations and began scientific verification, with excavation expected to follow soon
She painted the Yakshagana costume while trying to portray the role of daivaradhaka which drew widespread criticism from netizens of the coastal region.
