Dharmasthala mass burials case: Enquiry initiated over identity leak of complainant witness
Dharmasthala: An official enquiry has been initiated against individuals responsible for allegedly leaking the identity of the Dharmasthala mass burials case complainant witness, read a release from Dr. Arun K., Superintendent of Police, Dakshina Kannada district.
The action comes after important personal details, such as the complainant’s age, nature and duration of work, and place of employment, were circulated on public platforms by those representing the complainant, making it easier for locals to identify him.
Despite the leak, authorities have decided to maintain the witness's identity undisclosed for all official purposes. The investigation into the breach is being carried out by the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Bantwal.
Meanwhile, the district administration approved witness protection for the complainant under the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018, with immediate effect from the evening of July 10.
On Friday, July 11, the complainant appeared before the Principal Civil Judge and JMFC Court in Belthangady to record his statement.
During the proceedings, the complainant also produced skeletal remains, which he claimed to have exhumed himself. The remains were seized by police in the presence of the complainant’s advocates and panch witnesses.
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J'khand: 4 minors detained for 'raping' girl at birthday party
Ranchi (PTI): Four minors were detained for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a birthday party in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, police said on Saturday.
The incident took place on March 31 within the Namkum police station limits. An FIR in this regard was lodged on April 16 based on the girl’s statement, they said.
“All five, including the victim, were friends, and the girl had gone to attend the birthday party of one of those detained. At the party, the accused consumed alcohol and allegedly raped her,” said Ramnarayan Singh, the officer in-charge of Namkum police station.
“The four, aged between 15 and 17 years, have been detained and the medical examination of the girl is underway,” Singh said.
Further investigation is underway.
