A sanitation worker in Mangaluru, Karnataka, claims that more than 100 bodies, predominantly women and girls, were buried between 1995 and 2014. Read why investigators and experts are asking questions.
Warning: Some facts in this report may be disturbing for readers.
A shocking claim has caused shockwaves throughout Karnataka. A Mangaluru sanitation worker has come forward, stating that he buried the bodies of over 100 people, mostly girls and women, who had been sexually assaulted or murdered. According to his statement, the crimes allegedly took place across nearly two decades, from 1995 to 2014, at several locations affiliated with a well-known religious organization in Dharmasthala.
The worker, whose identity is being suppressed for safety reasons, gave his evidence to a magistrate under Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the successor to the Indian Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). His confession has instilled public anxiety and sparked a huge debate, but it has also raised serious concerns about the veracity of the charges and the suspected cover-up of decades of abuse.
What the Complainant Alleges
In his sworn statement, the employee claims:
• He was forced to dig graves and bury victims, the majority of whom were allegedly raped and murdered.
• The crimes were committed by members of a well-known religious institution.
• He was silent for nearly 30 years due to repeated death threats from senior officials.
• Some of the burials occurred on or near the institution's premises.
He insists that he is now speaking up because many of those who threatened him have either died or left the institution.
Why Are These Claims being questioned?
Despite the serious claims, investigators, legal experts, and civil society activists are treading carefully. Here's why:
1. Police and forensic investigators have failed to confirm any physical remains or burial sites, despite sensationalized reports. Excavation and ground-penetrating surveys are allegedly underway.
2. Time gap and memory reliability: The incidences occurred between 1995 and 2014, nearly 30 years since the first reported burial. This raises concerns regarding memory accuracy and verification.
3. Activists have noted that the sheer number of victims would have resulted in several missing persons investigations. However, authorities have yet to identify a direct relationship to such reports.
4. Institutional Influence and Silence: The religious institution denies all allegations and claims defamation. Some feel the witness's prolonged quiet was due to genuine fear, while others suspect it was prompted or twisted by other influences.
Ongoing investigation.
Mangaluru Police, under the supervision of senior officials from the Karnataka State Crime inquiry Department (CID), have initiated a thorough inquiry. According to reports, the case is also being monitored by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
"We are taking the problem very seriously. "We will follow the evidence," a top investigative officer told Real Breaking News on condition of anonymity.
So far, teams have started site assessments in Dharmasthala and the adjacent areas. The state government is under pressure to conduct an unbiased investigation as political and religious tensions rise.
Public Reaction
Social media is awash with emotions that range from shock and horror to skepticism and conspiracy theories. While some demand arrests and urgent action, others urge patience until the investigations are completed. Women's rights and human rights organizations have called for the complainant's protection and an independent court investigation, fearing that political or religious pressure will attempt to bury the truth - literally and figuratively.
Conclusion
This extremely unsettling case has exposed a potential scandal that, if accurate, might point to decades of widespread abuse and cover-ups. However, the absence of quick evidence and the enormity of the claims have alarmed investigators and the general public. The coming days will be critical. Until then, the nation waits with bated breath, hoping that the truth, no matter how unpalatable, will eventually be revealed.
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