Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Dharmasthala Mass Grave Inquiry: Investigation Focuses on Forest Site
The investigation into alleged illegal burials in Dharmasthala continues.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) revisited a forested area, following new information from the main witness, a former sanitation worker.
This witness claims to have buried bodies, some of which showed signs of sexual violence.
The team is examining the site and will work with forensic experts.
Skeletal remains were previously found, leading to increased scrutiny.
Authorities are examining local records as well.
SIT revisited a forested location in Dharmasthala, based on new leads.
The visit followed the discovery of skeletal remains at a previous site.
The complainant, a former sanitation worker, accompanied the SIT to Spot 11A.
The complainant alleges clandestine burials, including women and minors.
Authorities are expected to work with forensic experts for scientific surveys.
- Who
- The Special Investigation Team (SIT), a former sanitation worker, and forensic experts.
- What
- Ongoing investigation into alleged mass graves, murder, and sexual assault.
- When
- The investigation is ongoing; alleged crimes occurred between 1995-2014.
- Where
- Dharmasthala, Karnataka, specifically forested areas.
- Why
- To investigate allegations of illegal burials, murder, and sexual assault.
- Event
- Investigation into alleged mass graves
- Location
- Dharmasthala, Karnataka
- Investigating Body
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Complainant
- Former sanitation worker
- Allegations
- Murder, sexual assault, and illegal burials
- Timeframe
- 1995-2014 (alleged)
Sources
Second complaint in Dharmasthala case handed over to SIT
SIT revisits forest near Dharmasthala with complainant in alleged mass burial probe
Dharmasthala secret burials: SIT collects details from grama panchayat office, finds no remains on day 8
Action will be taken if illegal burials in Dharmasthala are confirmed: Karnataka Minister