Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Family Seeks Justice in 1986 Dharmasthala Missing Persons Case
In 1986, a young woman named Padmalatha disappeared in a town called Dharmasthala.
Her family never gave up hope and are now hoping for a new investigation almost 40 years later.
Her remains were later discovered in a forest, hinting at a murder.
The police looked into it but couldn't find enough clues.
Recently, some other things have happened in the area that have caused people to look at this case again.
Now, the family is hoping for a special team to solve the mystery.
A 19-year-old woman, Padmalatha, went missing in Dharmasthala in 1986.
Her skeletal remains were found 56 days later in a forest, with signs of foul play.
The case was initially investigated by the CID but was eventually closed due to a lack of leads.
Padmalatha's family is seeking a reopening of the case, nearly four decades later.
The case has gained renewed attention following recent controversies in the region.
- Who
- Padmalatha, her family, and the CID.
- What
- The family of Padmalatha seeks justice for the 1986 case reopening.
- When
- Padmalatha went missing on December 22, 1986.
- Where
- Dharmasthala, India.
- Why
- The family hopes a new investigation will provide closure and justice.
Family's Perspective
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Justice for Padmalatha
Family's Perspective
Seeking justice for the victim.
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- Victim
- Padmalatha
- Age of victim
- 19
- Date of Disappearance
- December 22, 1986
- Location
- Dharmasthala, India
- Investigation Status
- Closed; family seeks reopening