Partial human remains have been found in Dharmasthala at a spot shown by the former sanitation worker who says he buried multiple bodies over the years. In this week’s Let Me Explain on ground, we break down what this discovery means for the investigation.
This episode was shot on July 31. There have been more developments in the case, which you can read here.
On July 31, 2025, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) uncovered partial human remains from a site near the Nethravathi river in Dharmasthala. This location was among 13 identified by a former sanitation worker who alleged he had buried unidentified bodies there between 1995 and 2014. How many sites are being examined? What do official records show about unidentified deaths in the area? What have local authorities said about burial practices?
In this episode of Let Me Explain, TNM’s Pooja Prasanna and Shivani Kava report on the confirmed findings, official statements, and next steps in the investigation.
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