The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Saturday produced the complainant witness in the Dharmasthala mass burial case before the Belthangady court after taking him into custody.

The bail plea of Mahesh Shetty Timarodi, an activist associated with the Soujanya movement, came up for hearing today at the Court of the Additional Civil Judge and JMFC in Udupi. He was arrested in connection with allegedly making derogatory remarks against BJP National General Secretary B.L. Santosh.

Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara has confirmed the arrest of the anonymous complainant in the Dharmasthala case.

In connection with the Dharmasthala case involving allegations of multiple bodies being buried, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested the anonymous complainant.

Mangaluru: The controversy surrounding the alleged disappearance of a medical student named Ananya Bhat in Dharmasthala has taken a confusing turn after complainant Sujatha Bhat made contradictory statements within hours.

Mangaluru: In the backdrop of a suicide attempt by a flower vendor near Bondel Junction, after allegedly being harassed by City Corporation officers under the pretext of a project to construct an auto rickshaw stand, the Dakshina Kannada District Street Vendors’ Association (CITU) has strongly condemned the authorities and demanded strict action against the guilty officers.

A case has been registered at Hiriyadka Police Station against Bajrang Dal leaders for inviting Hindutva leader Sharan Pumpwell to their programme without seeking police permission. Pumpwell, who is known for making provocative speeches, was also allowed to address the gathering.

Assistant Sub-inspector (ASI) Madhu of Manjeshwara Police Station was reportedly found hanging at home at the police quarters in Kuttikol, on Friday morning.