Dharmasthala Crime: Not found any human remains at first five spots

Dharmasthala Crime: Reports indicate that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) currently probing the alleged mass burials in Dharmasthala, Karnataka, has not found any human remains at the first five spots identified by the whistleblower.

The exhumation efforts began on July 29, 2025, and on the first day, despite digging up to 8 feet deep at the first site near the bathing ghat, no remains were found. The process continued to a second, third, and now a fourth site, with similar results.

A former sanitation worker, claims to have buried hundreds of bodies, mostly women, between 1995 and 2014, with some allegedly showing signs of sexual assault. He has identified 13 specific locations for exhumation.

The challenging terrain, including water seepage due to the proximity of the Netravathi River, and continuous rainfall, have complicated the digging operations. Forensic experts and a dog squad are assisting the SIT in their ongoing efforts. The SIT is committed to investigating all identified locations.

The investigation is ongoing, and the SIT plans to continue digging at all identified locations. The challenging terrain, including water seepage due to proximity to the Netravathi River, and continuous rainfall, has complicated the digging operations. Forensic experts and a dog squad are assisting the SIT in their efforts.

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