Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Dharmasthala Case: Chinnaiah's Statement Admits False Claims
C.N. Chinnaiah, who was accused in the Dharmasthala case, told the court his earlier claims were not true.
He admitted he lied about murders, rapes, and hidden bodies.
He also said the skull he showed as proof was given to him by someone else.
The police are still investigating who told him to lie.
He's currently in jail and made this statement in court.
Complainant Chinnaiah recorded a voluntary statement.
Statement recorded under Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
Chinnaiah admitted his claims of crimes in Dharmasthala were false.
He stated the false claims were made at the behest of certain individuals.
The SIT is continuing its investigation into the case.
- Who
- C.N. Chinnaiah
- What
- Recorded a voluntary statement admitting to false claims in the Dharmasthala case.
- When
- Saturday late evening
- Where
- Belthangady
- Why
- To provide a voluntary statement regarding false claims in the Dharmasthala case.
- Key Figure
- C.N. Chinnaiah
- Location
- Belthangady
- Action
- Voluntary statement recorded
- Statement Details
- Admits to false claims
- Allegation Source
- At the behest of certain individuals
- Evidence Source
- Skull provided by Soujanya's uncle
- Investigation
- Ongoing SIT investigation
Sources
Govt's Objective is to Make People Aware of Facts in Dharmasthala Case: D K Shivakumar
Govt’s objective is to make people aware of facts in Dharmasthala case: D K Shivakumar
Govt’s objective is to make people aware of facts in Dharmasthala case: DKS
Dharmasthala case: Complainant Chinnaiah records voluntary statement before magistrate
