Dharmasthala mass burial case: Skeletal remains found in Banglegudde near point 11
The remains were found a few metres away from point 11 site, which the complainant-witness had identified last week. However, SIT officials are yet to officially confirm the findings.
On the sixth day of the exhumation process, SIT officials, the complainant-witness, his advocates, labourers, the Puttur assistant commissioner, the forensic team, and Scene of Crime Officers (SoCOs) began arriving at the site around 11am.
The SIT was initially expected to continue the search at point 11 located near the road connecting Dharmasthala and Ujire. However, the team diverted their operation into a nearby forest area. The complainant- witness reportedly requested the SIT to conduct searches at a place away from point 11.
Earlier in the day, labourers were seen tying shade nets to block the view for outsiders. Suspicion of another discovery of skeletal remains arose when labourers were seen carrying bags of salt, commonly used in forensic exhumations to preserve remains.
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SP Jitendra Dayama led the operations with tight security being deployed in the area.
As of Saturday, the SIT searched 10 of the 13 points identified last week, based on the complainant-witness's claims of alleged burial sites. Skeletal remains were previously found at point 6 during searches last week. Monday's operation concluded around 6.30pm.
Complaint accepted
Jayanth, a resident of Ichlampady, had on Saturday approached the SIT, claiming to provide details in connection with the murder of a minor girl nearly 15 years ago.
He was asked to return on Monday.
According to Dakshina Kannada district police, Jayanth approached the SIT office in Belthangady to file a complaint related to the alleged incident that had taken place in Dharmasthala. After reviewing the complaint, the officials directed him to file it at the Dharmasthala police station.
Accordingly, a complaint was submitted at Dharmasthala police station under 200/DPS/2025. Further action will be taken based on the complaint. Jayanth was reportedly active in the "Justice for Sowjanya" campaign.
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