Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Probe Focuses on Complainant in Dharmasthala Mass Burial Allegations
The police are investigating claims about the Dharmasthala temple, but after digging in many places, they haven't found anything to prove the accusations.
Instead, they are now looking closely at the people who made the claims, including an anonymous person and some activists.
One of the activists was arrested for making offensive comments.
A YouTuber who made a video about the case is also being investigated, and the police are looking for him.
Another person who made claims about a missing person was found to be lying, and she was also trying to get money from the temple.
SIT investigation into Dharmasthala allegations shifts focus to the complainant and activists.
The investigation began after 16 unsuccessful excavations at the sites indicated by the complainant.
Mahesh Shetty Thimarodi, a key activist, was arrested for derogatory remarks against a BJP leader.
YouTuber Sameer MD, who made an AI-generated video, is being sought by the police.
Sujatha Bhat, another complainant, is found to have falsely claimed to be related to a missing person and was denied financial compensation from the temple.
- Who
- SIT, Mahesh Shetty Thimarodi, Sameer MD, Sujatha Bhat
- What
- SIT is investigating the allegations of mass burial at Dharmasthala and focusing on the complainant and activists.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Dharmasthala, India
- Why
- To investigate allegations of illegal mass burial and related misinformation.
Those Making Allegations
Dharmasthala Temple Administration
Allegations vs. Evidence
Those Making Allegations
Dharmasthala Temple is hiding evidence of illegal activity.
Dharmasthala Temple Administration
No evidence exists to support claims of illegal activity.
- Investigation Focus
- Complainant and Activists
- Key Figure Arrested
- Mahesh Shetty Thimarodi
- Charges Against Thimarodi
- Derogatory Remarks
- YouTuber Involved
- Sameer MD
- AI-Generated Video
- Sameer MD created a video
- False Claims
- Sujatha Bhat