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Man who alleged rapes and secret burials in Indian temple town arrested

Man who alleged rapes and secret burials in Indian temple town arrested

Summary

A man in India who claimed he was forced to bury hundreds of women who had been raped and killed in the temple town of Dharmasthala has been arrested. His claims led to a major investigation, and human remains have been found in two spots identified by him. The temple administration has denied the allegations, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) is looking into the case.

Key Facts

  • A man in Dharmasthala, India, alleged that he buried hundreds of rape and murder victims.
  • Police have arrested the man for perjury, which means giving false statements under oath.
  • He worked as a cleaner at the temple from 1995 to 2014.
  • Human remains, including a skull and bone fragments, were found at two locations he identified.
  • The local government set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine his claims.
  • The temple administration called his allegations false and baseless.
  • The case has drawn significant media attention and public concern in India.
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