Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has officially confirmed the recovery of a male skeleton and multiple human bones from the ongoing SIT-led investigation into the alleged mass graves in Dharmasthala, located in Mangaluru district.
Addressing the media in Bengaluru, the Home Minister said, &ldquo;A skeleton was recovered at the sixth excavation site, and human bones were found at a new location. Nothing has yet been found at the 13th marked site. All remains have been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for scientific analysis.&rdquo;
This marks the first official confirmation of human remains recovered in what could potentially be one of Karnataka&rsquo;s most disturbing crime investigations.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed after a mysterious complainant claimed in a court statement under Section 164 CrPC that he had buried hundreds of rape and murder victims at multiple locations in Dharmasthala. The complainant alleged that the victims bore signs of sexual assault and were buried naked or partially clothed.
Parameshwara clarified that the SIT is acting independently based on court orders and credible leads. "We are not interfering in SIT&rsquo;s work. They will investigate further sites if necessary. The truth will emerge through scientific and forensic evidence," he added.
Responding to recent clashes and attacks on media personnel near excavation sites, the minister said he has directed a full report on the violence. FIRs and counter-complaints have been registered.
The Home Minister also commented on public demand for Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology. &ldquo;Investigations cannot be solely based on public opinion. The SIT is equipped and will act responsibly,&rdquo; he said.
Earlier in July 2025, the case gained national attention after the unidentified whistleblower recorded a chilling testimony alleging the systematic burial of abused and murdered women, girls, and destitute men in and around Dharmasthala.
The case has triggered demands for a court-monitored SIT probe, with several activists and a retired Supreme Court judge calling for urgent, transparent investigation.
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K’taka HM confirms skeleton, bones recovered in Dharmasthala mass grave probe by SIT

Skeleton Found in Dharmasthala Dig: HM Confirms

K’taka HM confirms skeleton, bones recovered in Dharmasthala mass grave probe by SIT

August 7, 2025 | 18:38 IST