Dharmasthala case: SIT launches search operation in entire Banglegudde forest
Belthangady: In connection with the Dharmasthala case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has begun a large-scale search operation across the 12-acre Banglegudde forest area near the Netravati bathing ghat.
The move follows statements suggesting that multiple human remains could be buried in the area. Earlier, complainant Chinnayya had produced a skull allegedly recovered from the same forest, which became a key lead in the investigation. During the subsequent spot inspection, Sowjanya’s uncle, Vithal Gowda, claimed that several skeletal remains were visible in the vicinity.
Based on these disclosures, SIT officials deliberated over the past few days on conducting a thorough examination of the forest land. Since the site falls under the Belthangady forest division, necessary permissions were secured from the forest department before initiating today’s operation.
SIT officers Jitendra Kumar Dayama and Simon, along with forest officials, public works department staff, Dharmasthala gram panchayat representatives, and an FSL SoKo team, are jointly participating in the search operation.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
