Archive · 11 Dec 2025
SIT Report in Dharmasthala Case Sparks Political Debate
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Karnataka has submitted a 3,900-page report on the Dharmasthala case, naming six individuals as accused.
The court will decide on taking cognizance of offences related to false evidence and forgery.
The BJP alleges that the probe was influenced by individuals close to the Chief Minister and demands an investigation into the alleged masterminds behind the plot.
The Deputy Chief Minister, however, states that the conspiracy was driven by deep differences between the BJP and the RSS.
The issue has sparked a political debate, with the BJP claiming that the conspiracy was aimed at hurting Hindu sentiments.
SIT submitted a 3,900-page report naming six individuals as accused in the Dharmasthala case.
Court to decide on taking cognizance of offences related to false evidence and forgery on December 26.
BJP alleges probe was influenced by individuals close to Chief Minister and demands investigation into alleged masterminds.
Deputy Chief Minister states conspiracy was driven by deep differences between the BJP and the RSS.
Political debate sparked, with BJP claiming conspiracy aimed at hurting Hindu sentiments.
- Who
- Special Investigation Team (SIT), accused individuals, BJP state president BY Vijayendra, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
- What
- Court hearing on SIT report in Dharmasthala case, political debate on investigation and conspiracy
- When
- SIT report submitted on November 20, court hearing posted to December 26
- Where
- Additional Civil Court in Belthangady, Karnataka; Belagavi during Winter Session
- Why
- To decide on taking cognizance of offences related to false evidence and forgery against the accused; political debate on investigation influence and conspiracy
BJP
Congress
Investigation Influence
BJP
The probe was influenced by 'urban naxals' and individuals close to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Congress
The investigation was conducted impartially, and the truth has come out.
Masterminds Behind the Plot
BJP
The SIT should investigate the alleged masterminds behind the plot, believed to be close to the Chief Minister.
Congress
The accused have been identified, and legal action will be taken accordingly.
Motivation Behind the Conspiracy
BJP
The conspiracy was aimed at hurting Hindu sentiments and was extended beyond one gang.
Congress
The conspiracy was driven by deep differences between the BJP and the RSS.
- Court Hearing Date
- December 26
- SIT Report Submission Date
- November 20
- Number of Pages in SIT Report
- 3,900
- Section Under Which Report Filed
- Section 215 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
- Number of Accused Named in SIT Report
- Six individuals
- Charges Against Accused
- Giving false evidence, forgery, using evidence known to be false, and fabricating false evidence
- BJP's Demand
- Investigate the alleged masterminds behind the plot
- Deputy Chief Minister's Statement
- The conspiracy was driven by deep differences between the BJP and the RSS
Sources
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SIT report must reveal masterminds, financers behind Dharamsthala complainant: BJP
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