SIT probing Dharmasthala mass burial case 'finds 7 skulls'

MANGALURU: At slightest 7 skulls, mostly of middle-aged men, were recovered by the SIT probing the alleged Dharmasthala wide burial lawsuit successful Banglegudda successful Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district.SIT sources said 5 skulls were recovered Wednesday and 2 connected Thursday. They said the skulls were apt a twelvemonth old, adding forensic tests mightiness propulsion much light. One root indicated these could beryllium termination cases. Personnel from Anti-Naxal Force, supported by constabulary and wood officers, combed astir 12 acres of the forested area. CN Chinnayya, the complainant successful the lawsuit who was aboriginal arrested connected charges of perjury and remanded successful judicial custody, was brought to a Belthangady tribunal Thursday to grounds his statement.

He volition adjacent look earlier tribunal connected Sept 23.Meanwhile, Karnataka precocious tribunal connected Thursday asked petitioners to spot connected grounds immoderate autarkic accusation regarding alleged burial of bodies successful Dharmasthala. Justice M Nagaprasanna issued the directive portion adjourning proceeding to Sept 26.