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New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
Dharmasthala mass burial case: No traces of human remains at site no 13
MANGALURU: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) found no human remains at the 13th site identified by the complainant-witness in connection with the Dharmasthala mass burial case. Due to the presence of electricity poles and a vented dam just a few meters from the site, the SIT had used Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) on Tuesday to assess underground conditions. Based on the GPR findings, exhumation was carried out in only a portion of the area on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the excavation work continued at the same spot and the ground was dug up for about 18 feet. Sources said it was dug up to 18 feet was huge amount soil was dumped on the spot during the construction of the vented dam nearby. Heavy excavation equipment, including a large earthmover and a smaller digging machine, was being used for the excavation. Despite persistent rain, the team continued digging, following indications from the complainant-witness, who was present at the spot. Puttur Assistant Commissioner Stella Varghese, SIT SP Jitendra Kumar Dayama, and forensic experts monitored the ongoing operation.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
Dharmasthala mass burial case: SIT uses GPR at Site No. 13, no remains found
MANGALURU: The SIT deployed drone-based Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and took up manual digging at the alleged burial Site No. 13 searching for any possible human remains. But there was no trace of human remains. The GPR had reached Belthangady on Monday and demo of the search operation at Site No. 13 which was pending for technical reasons was done. On Tuesday, GPR technology was used at the spot in the presence of SIT chief DGP Pronab Mohanty and SP Jitendra Kumar Dayama, who is the investigating officer and Puttur Division Assistant Commissioner Stella Varghese and the witness complainant. The machine didn't detect any remains at the spot and SIT decided to take up manual digging which went on till evening. No remains were found even after digging for 15 ft deep. Sources said manual digging is expected to continue on Wednesday too.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Mass burial case: SIT deploys drone-mounted radar at D'sthala excavation site
Mangaluru: Site No. 13, linked to the alleged Dharmasthala mass burial case, was at the focus of the special investigating team's (SIT) probe until late Tuesday evening, though no human remains were found. As part of the ongoing probe, the SIT deployed a drone-mounted ground penetrating radar (GPR) to survey the area, after calibrating the device on Monday. DGP (internal security) Pronab Mohanty, who heads the SIT, oversaw the operation and gathered inputs from senior officers, including SP Jitendra Kumar Dayama. SP C A Simon, and Puttur assistant commissioner Stella Verghese were also present. Following the GPR survey, SIT opted for a manual search. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Gold Rates Today in Bengaluru | Silver Rates Today in Bengaluru The complainant-witness present at the site guided the officials to specific points for excavation. His advocates were also present. Unlike the search operation on other days, SIT chose not to cover the area from public view and deployed two earth movers for digging. At two spots, digging was done up to a depth of 18 feet and the exercise was videographed. Mud samples were also collected from the site for further examination. Officials from National Human Rights Commission, which has taken suo motu cognizance of the case, also visited the site. Meanwhile, SIT is cross-verifying records at multiple sources. 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.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Dharmasthala mass burial case: SIT searches site near road to Bahuballi Betta
Mangaluru: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged Dharmasthala mass burial case conducted a search operation at a site near the road leading to Bahuballi Betta on Saturday. The team is focusing on locations other than the sites reportedly identified and marked last week based on the statements of the complainant witness. The SIT, accompanied by the complainant witness and other officials, cordoned off the search area with tapes and a green shade net before commencing operations. An earthmover was also deployed at the site. SP Jitendra Kumar Dayama, Puttur assistant commissioner Stella Varghese, and scene of crime officials (SoCO) as well as labourers were present. Earlier in the day, it was expected that the SIT would conduct further searches at a site in Boliyar that was searched on Friday. This followed the complainant witness's claim in his complaint that the body of a school-going girl, aged about 10–15, dressed in a uniform and carrying a school bag, was disposed of at that location. On Friday too, the SIT found no human remains. Meanwhile, as the search operation was in progress, advocate Manjunath N alleged a conspiracy to obstruct the investigation through deliberate soil dumping at Bahubali Hill forest Area. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo He stated that excavation work commenced in the forest area at the foothills of Bahubali Hills. However, to prevent any evidence from being discovered, vested interests have recently dumped approximately 10ft of fresh soil and debris across this forest area. With dozens of feet of fresh soil now accumulated, excavating even seven feet deep may not reveal buried skeletal remains, he alleged. It may be recalled that the SIT began exhumation in connection with allegations of mass burials on July 29. | 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 !
Hindustan Times
29-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
SIT starts digging at Dharmasthala site after witness points to 13 mass graves: Report
The investigation into the alleged mass burials in Dharmasthala has entered a critical phase, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) initiating the exhumation of bodies at identified burial sites in Dharmasthala village, located in Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. Members of the Special Investigation Team, constituted to probe the Dharmasthala mass burial case, investigate the site of the alleged burial, at Dharmasthala.(PTI) According to a report by The New Indian Express, the first round of digging began on Sunday at a location next to the Nethravathi bathing ghat, one of the 13 sites flagged by the witness-complainant in the case. A group of labourers was brought to assist in the excavation under tight supervision. (Also Read: Ex-Bengaluru top cop slams 'goonda' film fans for misogynistic troll attacks on Ramya) The complainant was escorted to the site by SIT officials, including International Security Division SP Jitendra Kumar Dayama, the investigating officer, along with Puttur Assistant Commissioner Stella Varghese and Belthangady Tahsildar Pruthvi Sanikam. Experts from the Forensic Sciences Laboratory (FSL) and Scene-of-Crime Officers (SOCO) were also present to ensure procedural and scientific integrity, the report added. The entire exhumation process is being videographed by SIT personnel as part of the official documentation. Earlier in the day, a briefing session was held at the SIT office in Belthangady, led by DIG M N Anucheth, before the team moved to the site. 'We will check the veracity of his claims based on the outcome at the first spot itself. If not, we will keep on digging as we have 13 spots identified,' said an SIT officer, speaking on condition of anonymity according to TNIE report. The investigation has garnered significant public attention following the complainant's claim of 13 burial or cremation sites, all located around Dharmasthala. The SIT had officially begun groundwork on July 28, acting on the detailed statement provided by the witness. The coming days are expected to be crucial as officials attempt to validate the claims through forensic evidence gathered at these locations. (Also Read: Is Coimbatore the next Bengaluru? Viral post hypes city's silent rise, internet agrees)
