Excavation in Dharmasthala case stopped until FSL report: Home Minister Parameshwara
Bengaluru, Aug 18: Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara on Monday responded in the Assembly to the Opposition’s allegations regarding the Dharmasthala case. He confirmed that during the Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) excavation work, one skeleton and a few human bones have been recovered so far.
“The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report has not yet been received. Until the report comes, further excavation will remain suspended,” Parameshwara informed the House.
He clarified that, “So far, only excavation has been carried out. The actual investigation is yet to begin. The skull that the complainant had earlier submitted has also been sent to FSL. After we get the forensic report, the next stage of investigation will move forward. Several analyses, including DNA testing, need to be done.”
The Minister further said it is not possible to dig at every spot shown by the complainant. “It is up to the SIT to decide whether further excavation is required or not,” he added.
Responding to BJP MLA Sunil Kumar’s question on why the complainant had not been arrested, Parameshwara said, “There is a Witness Protection Act formed by the Central Government. The complainant had approached the District Magistrate, and as per the committee’s directions, security has been provided to him and his family. Hence, he cannot be arrested.”
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
