Archive · 27 Jul 2025
SIT Probes Dharmasthala Burials, Questions Whistleblower
A special team is investigating claims of secret burials in Dharmasthala, India.
A former sanitation worker says he buried bodies there from 1998 to 2014.
The government created a special investigation team (SIT) to look into it, after demands from activists and lawyers.
The SIT has already questioned the whistleblower for several hours, and is looking into the claims.
The SIT questioned the whistleblower for around five hours on Saturday.
The Karnataka Government formed the SIT on July 19.
The investigation is for allegations of murders and secret burials.
The whistleblower claims to have buried bodies between 1998 and 2014.
Social activists and lawyers demanded the investigation.
- Who
- SIT, whistleblower (former sanitation worker).
- What
- Investigation into allegations of secret burials and murders.
- When
- Claims between 1998 and 2014; SIT formed July 19; whistleblower questioned Saturday.
- Where
- Dharmasthala, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
- Why
- To investigate allegations of murders and secret body disposals.
Police Concerns
Activist Support
Cooperation with the investigation
Police Concerns
Police are concerned about the lack of details from the whistleblower regarding location and cooperation.
Activist Support
The whistleblower's statements are supported by veteran activists and some political parties who are in favor of the SIT investigation.
- SIT Formation Date
- July 19
- Whistleblower's Role
- Former sanitation worker
- Location
- Dharmasthala, Karnataka
- Investigation Duration
- ongoing
