Dharmasthala SIT Investigation: Updates and Statements
In response to reporters’ questions about replacing Mohanty, who has been included in the list of Director General-rank officers for the union government, Parameshwara discussed the possibility of his continuation as the head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) or appointing a replacement of equal rank.
Regarding the ongoing SIT investigation, Parameshwara mentioned that no comments would be made on the Dharmasthala probe until its completion and the subsequent report.
Allegations and Investigations
An ex-sanitation worker claimed to have been part of alleged mass burials in Dharmasthala between 1995 and 2014, stating that he was coerced to bury bodies, including those of women and minors, with signs of sexual assault.
The SIT, helmed by Mohanty along with other police officials, has been actively investigating the claims, deploying additional personnel for the probe.
Recent Developments
The SIT recently initiated exhumation activities at locations identified by the witness to further its inquiry into alleged mass burials in Dharmasthala.
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