Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Karnataka Forms SIT to Probe Dharmasthala Mass Grave Claims
Imagine someone said that bad things happened to many women in a place called Dharmasthala a long time ago.
Now, the government in Karnataka is creating a special team, like detectives, to investigate these claims.
The team will look into stories about missing women, possible murders, and other crimes that might have happened.
They'll check what really happened and give the government a full report.
Karnataka government formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations of mass graves in Dharmasthala.
The SIT will investigate claims of sexual assault, murder, and missing women over the past two decades in the Dakshina Kannada district.
The SIT was formed after the State Commission for Women urged action, citing a whistleblower's claims and media reports.
The SIT is headed by the Director General of Police of the internal security division, Pronab Mohanty.
The team is instructed to report investigation progress regularly and submit a final report to the government.
- Who
- Karnataka government formed the SIT, led by Pronab Mohanty.
- What
- Investigation into allegations of sexual assault, murder, and missing women in Dharmasthala.
- When
- The SIT was formed on or before July 19.
- Where
- Dharmasthala region of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
- Why
- To investigate claims of crimes, prompted by the State Commission for Women.
Victims & Advocates
Government Response
Seeking Justice
Victims & Advocates
Demand for justice and a thorough investigation into the alleged crimes.
Government Response
N/A
- Investigation Type
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Lead Investigator
- Pronab Mohanty, Director General of Police
- Location
- Dharmasthala, Dakshina Kannada district
- Allegations
- Sexual assault, murder, missing persons
- Timeframe
- Past two decades
- Action Trigger
- State Commission for Women urged investigation
