Latest news with #JitendraDayama
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
SIT searches site at Boliyar
Mangaluru: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged Dharmasthala mass burial case on Friday conducted a search operation at a location near the forest area in Boliyar, along the Dharmasthala-Subrahmanya road, as part of the exhumation process. It was speculated that the team might examine Site No. 13 during the operation. The site was reportedly not among those identified by the SIT last week based on the complainant witness's statement. The search began in the afternoon, with senior police officials, including SP Jitendra Dayama, Puttur assistant commissioner Stella Varghese, and the complainant witness, present at the spot. Scene of crime officers (SoCO) were also on site, while labourers were seen entering the area carrying pickaxes, shovels, and a bag of salt. According to SIT sources, the complainant witness had stated in his complaint that the body of a school-going girl, aged around 10–15 years, wearing a uniform and carrying a school bag, was disposed of at this location. The team inspected the spot but found nothing on Friday. The search is expected to continue at the same site on Saturday. Earthmover was used as part of the search. Meanwhile, following the recent clash at Pangala, the complainant witness sought police protection. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Hotels Redefine Luxury – Wait Until You See What's Inside Explore Undo The Dakshina Kannada district police have since provided him with an escort and an armed guard. The team returned by 6 pm, and the complainant witness was escorted back to the SIT office, it is learnt. Sources said no skeletal remains were found during the operation, while SIT officials remained tight-lipped about the proceedings. According to sources, two more witnesses reportedly stated that they recognised the complainant witness. They claimed that they observed him secretly transporting bodies to various locations and burying them at different places. They requested the SIT to include them in the search process in the locations shown by the complainant witness. Additionally, they requested an opportunity to show other locations independently. SIT given police station status The govt has designated the SIT as a police station. In an order dated Aug 6, it said an officer of the rank of police inspector or above appointed to the SIT has been declared as the station house officer (SHO) under Section 2(1)(r) of the BNSS, 2023, thereby granting them full authority to act as an SHO for investigation purposes. The govt has also delegated powers to the SIT to conduct investigations and submit final reports to the court in accordance with the provisions of the BNSS, 2023. With this, the SIT team no longer needs to go through the jurisdictional police station for case registration and other procedures. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Dharmasthala mass burial case: Skeletal remains found in Banglegudde near point 11
MANGALURU: The Special Investigating Team (SIT) probing the alleged Dharmasthala mass burial case, reportedly found skeletal remains in Banglegudde hillock area in Belthangady taluk on Monday. 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Discover the AI-powered language app that's changing how everyone learns Talkpal AI Undo 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.
