Archive · 5 Sep 2025

Whistleblower's Custody Ends, Dharmasthala Burial Probe Continues

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.

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