FSL report on Dharmasthala skulls submitted, cause of death unclear
Mangaluru (PTI): The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) on Wednesday submitted its report on three skulls and bone remains examined as part of the SIT probe into the alleged case of multiple murders, rapes and burials in Dharmasthala over the past two decades, prompted by claims from complainant CN Chinnaiah, sources in the Special Investigation Team said.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) got the first report of the FSL analysis of the human remains found in the area, they said.
According to the SIT sources, the report details that the skull presented by Chinnaiah in court belonged to an approximately 40-year-old male.
According to the report, the second skull and bones, recovered from Spot-6, were identified as those of a male aged 25-30 years. A third set of remains, found at Spot-15 near tree roots, belonged to a male aged 35-39 years, the sources added.
The FSL analysis found no evidence of fractures or injuries related to assault on any of the remains. The cause of death for all three individuals could not be determined, a source said.
Samples have been sent to the FSL in Ahmedabad for further testing to investigate potential poisoning, he said.
Additionally, the samples of some more skulls and skeletal remains, which were recovered during a subsequent excavation at Banglegudde, are yet to be sent for forensic examination, sources said.
The SIT continues its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the remains and their connection to Chinnaiah's allegations.
Authorities have not released further details on the progress of the probe or the context of the findings.
The report's inconclusive nature regarding the cause of death has left the investigation open, with forensic analysis of the additional remains expected to provide more clarity.
The case remains under scrutiny as the SIT awaits results from the ongoing test.
A controversy erupted after a complainant, later identified as C N Chinnaiah and arrested on charges of perjury, claimed burying a number of bodies, including those of women with signs of sexual assault, in Dharmasthala over a period of time, with the implications pointing towards the administrators of the local temple. The BJP had protested against targeting the temple. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar had also warned of action if the complaint was false.
Veerendra Heggade, the Dharmadhikari or the custodian of the temple too had welcomed the constitution of the SIT.
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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.
