Overview

• The SIT excavated roughly 15 riverbank and forest sites, recovering human skeletal fragments at two locations now undergoing forensic analysis for identity and cause of death.
• Opposition BJP mobilised hundreds of vehicles to Dharmasthala to press for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s apology and an interim SIT report.
• Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar defended the temple’s sanctity and pledged legal action against individuals accused of spreading misinformation.
• Home Minister G. Parameshwara said SIT officials will determine whether to continue excavations and may investigate the whistleblower’s background if his claims remain unsubstantiated.
• Government sources say a formal report to state legislators will outline the probe’s progress and next steps on Monday.