Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Karnataka Rejects NIA Probe in Dharmasthala Case
The Karnataka government, through its Home Minister, is keeping the investigation into the Dharmasthala case with its own team (SIT).
The Home Minister says the federal investigation agency (NIA) won't be taking over.
However, if the Enforcement Directorate (ED) wants to look into how money was used, the state won't stop them.
The opposition BJP wants the NIA to get involved.
The Home Minister thinks the BJP might be trying to hinder the current investigation, and that there's no reason to change the investigation team.
Home Minister G. Parameshwara ruled out an NIA probe in the Dharmasthala case.
SIT is currently investigating the case.
ED can investigate alleged conspiracy funding.
BJP continues to demand an NIA investigation.
Home Minister believes BJP may be trying to obstruct the investigation.
- Who
- Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara, BJP, SIT, ED
- What
- Home Minister rejected an NIA probe, but said ED can investigate funding.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Bengaluru, Dharmasthala
- Why
- To investigate alleged mass murders, conspiracy, and funding.
Karnataka Government
BJP
Investigation Agency
Karnataka Government
SIT investigation
BJP
Demand for NIA probe
- Home Minister
- G. Parameshwara
- Investigation Agency
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- BJP's Demand
- NIA probe
- ED Probe
- Alleged conspiracy funding
- SIT's Action
- Examining statement of 'mask man'
Sources
Prahlad Joshi accuses Cong of targeting majority community over Dharmasthala issue
'Moto is to Divide Hindus': Union Minister Prahlad Joshi Hits Back at Opposition During Dharmasthala Chalo Rally
‘Dharmasthala secret burials’: BJP presses for NIA probe at a massive rally in temple town
BJP Leaders Demand CBI/NIA Probe Into Alleged Conspiracy Against Dharmasthala
'Dharmasthala Chalo': Is This Movement BJP's Bid To Reclaim Its Core Hindutva Vote Bank?
BJP mounts show of strength in Dharmasthala, seeks CBI/NIA probe
SIT team to go to Delhi, carry out searches
CM Siddaramaiah questions BJP’s stance on Dharmasthala case
ED Probes Foreign Funding in Karnataka Dharmasthala Row
No Need to Handover Dharmasthala Probe to NIA, SIT is Doing Its Job: Parameshwara
