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NHRC joins probe into Dharmasthala mass burial case

Meanwhile, the SIT probing the alleged burial of bodies in Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada has been conducting a site examination at ‘spot number 13’ using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) technology.

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Mangaluru, 12 AUG

A four-member team from the National Human Rights Commission (NHR) arrived at Belthangady taluk on Tuesday and launched a probe into the allegations of mass secret burials in Dharmasthala.

Initiated by the NHRC on its own, the probe involves visits to critical local institutions, including the Gram Panchayat office, the local police station, the Dharmasthala temple premises, and the SIT (Special Investigation Team) office.

During initial consultations, the NHRC team, headed by Senior Superintendent of Police Yuvaraj, gathered records of unnatural death cases spanning decades.

Sanitation workers and other relevant individuals have provided statements to support the investigation. The inquiry is expected to span four to five days, according to the police.

Meanwhile, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged burial of bodies in Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada district has been conducting a site examination at ‘spot number 13’ using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) technology.

According to sources, the SIT has deployed a high-capacity drone equipped with radar imaging to scan the location and detect any objects buried underground. The radar will provide live images of sub-surface anomalies.

The inspection is being led by SIT Chief Pranab Mohanty, who arrived in Mangaluru on Tuesday.