Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Whistleblower's Custody Ends, Dharmasthala Burial Probe Continues
A man named Chinnaiah, who reported secret burials, will have his time with the special investigation team (SIT) end on Saturday.
He will then go to court in Belthangady.
Chinnaiah originally said he buried bodies between 1995 and 2014.
The SIT is investigating his claims of secret burials in a place called Dharmasthala.
Chinnaiah was arrested on August 23.
After his initial custody ended on September 3, it was extended.
Chinnaiah initially said remains were of a woman, but tests said they were male.
The SIT has looked at several places based on what he told them.
Human remains were found at only two spots.
Whistleblower Chinnaiah's SIT custody ends on Saturday.
He will be produced before the Belthangady court.
Chinnaiah was initially in custody for 12 days starting August 23.
The investigation involves alleged secret burials in Dharmasthala.
Forensic tests confirmed remains were male, leading to perjury charges.
- Who
- Whistleblower Chinnaiah
- What
- Custody ends, is to be produced in court, and investigation continues into alleged secret burials.
- When
- Saturday (custody end)
- Where
- Dharmasthala, Belthangady court
- Why
- Related to the investigation of alleged secret burials and perjury charges.
- Whistleblower
- Chinnaiah
- Custody End
- Saturday
- Court
- Belthangady
- Original Complaint Date
- July 3
- SIT Custody Start
- August 23
- SIT Custody Extension
- Until September 6
- Confirmed Remains
- Male
- Burial Sites with Remains
- 2