Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Dharmasthala Temple: Heggade Denies Family's Burial Charges
The head of Dharmasthala Temple, Veerendra Heggade, is speaking out about accusations against his family.
A former sanitation worker said they were forced to bury bodies near the temple.
Heggade says the claims are not true and come from people who are jealous of the temple's success.
A special team is now looking into the situation.
MP Veerendra Heggade, head of Dharmasthala temple, dismisses charges against his family.
The allegations are related to a 'secret burials case'.
Heggade attributes the controversy to those envious of the temple's work.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is investigating the allegations.
A former sanitation worker made accusations against Heggade's family.
- Who
- Veerendra Heggade, a former sanitation worker, and unspecified social media users.
- What
- Veerendra Heggade dismisses charges against his family regarding secret burials.
- When
- Ongoing, with recent statements from Heggade.
- Where
- Dharmasthala, India.
- Why
- Heggade claims the allegations stem from envy of the temple's work.
Allegations
Denials
Burial Accusations
Allegations
Allegations of secret burials made by a former sanitation worker.
Denials
Veerendra Heggade denies the allegations.
- Incident
- Allegations of secret burials near Dharmasthala Temple.
- Accused Family
- Veerendra Heggade's family.
- Accuser
- Former sanitation worker.
- Response
- Veerendra Heggade denies allegations.
- Investigation
- Special Investigation Team (SIT).
Sources
Dharmasthala Claims A Smear Campaign? SIT Finds No Evidence, DK Shivakumar, BJP Smell Conspiracy
Actual Probe Begins After Forensic Reports: Karnataka Minister on Dharmasthala case
Karnataka News: Dharmasthala ‘Mass Burial’ Probe Takes U-Turn, SIT Questions Masked Complainant
Mask man admits he acted on ‘certain directions’: Union Minister on Dharmasthala case
Minister Parameswara defends Dharmasthala probe, says its not ‘extra constitutional’
Dharmasthala whistleblower retracts ‘mass burial’ claims
Dharmasthala SIT is Cong conspiracy, scripted by ultra-Leftists, executed by Siddaramaiah govt: BJP
Indian police exhume human remains in mass-burial investigation
Police exhume human remains in mass-burial investigation, Karnataka minister says forensic analysis is underway
Allegations of multiple murders in Dharmasthala ‘baseless’, says Dharmadhikari Veerendra Heggade
Karnataka News: Dharmasthala Row Escalates As Congress MP Faces Allegations Of Conspiracy
