SIT TO PROBE ALLEGATION OF POLICE BURYING GIRL’S BODY IN DHARMASTHALA VILLAGE WITHOUT FILING CASE
Background of the Allegation
A fresh complaint received by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) alleges that the local police in Dharmasthala village buried the body of a minor girl without registering an FIR or following due legal process. The complaint stated that after the body was found near forested areas, the police allegedly buried it secretly without conducting a post-mortem or preparing any official reports, effectively bypassing legal norms.
Details of the Investigation
The complaint was formally registered under crime number 200/DPS/2025 at Dharmasthala Police Station after the complainant was initially directed to lodge it there.
The SIT took over the case following directives from top Karnataka police officials to ensure an impartial and thorough probe.
Investigators have begun examining the alleged burial sites mentioned by witnesses and have collected physical and testimonial evidence.
Forensic teams are analyzing skeletal remains recovered from various locations in Dharmasthala, part of a broader investigation into multiple illegal burials alleged in the region.
Witnesses including locals and activists are cooperating with the SIT to provide further details and site identifications.
Wider Context: Dharmasthala Mass Burial Investigation
This new case comes amid the ongoing SIT probe into mass burials in Dharmasthala, where a whistleblower and former sanitation worker claimed he was forced to bury multiple bodies, including minors and women with signs of violence and sexual assault, between 1995 and 2014. The SIT is gathering evidence from multiple burial spots and reviewing police records spanning decades.
Official Statements and Public Concern
The SIT has assured a transparent and comprehensive investigation, emphasizing the need to establish facts and hold accountable any misconduct or criminal acts.
Public interest and media attention remain intense due to the sensitivity and gravity of the allegations regarding police misconduct and human rights violations.
The Karnataka Police leadership supports the SIT’s autonomy to conduct this high-profile investigation in line with legal processes and human rights standards.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q1: What is the main allegation in the recent Dharmasthala case complaint?
The allegation is that police buried a minor girl’s body in Dharmasthala village without filing a case, conducting a post-mortem, or following legal procedures.
Q2: Who is investigating the allegation?
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Karnataka government is probing the case.
Q3: How did the SIT get involved in this case?
Following complaints that local police failed to register the case and buried the body illegally, the SIT was directed by senior police officials to take over the investigation for impartiality.
Q4: What steps has the SIT taken so far?
The SIT has started site inspections, recovered skeletal remains, collected evidence, recorded witness statements, and is coordinating forensic examinations.
Q5: Is this allegation related to the larger Dharmasthala mass burial probe?
Yes, this complaint is part of a broader investigation into alleged illegal mass burials occurring around Dharmasthala between 1995 and 2014.
Q6: Are there witnesses to the alleged illegal burial?
Yes, witnesses including social activists and locals have come forward to provide testimony and identify burial locations.
Published on: August 6, 2025
Published by: PAVAN
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