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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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
