High-powered drone with radar imaging deployed to scan the Netravati Ajikuri Road stretch
Mangaluru: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing allegations of mass burials in Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada district has intensified its search operations at the 13th identified location, deploying Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology and a high-capacity drone equipped with radar imaging.
According to official sources, the GPR scanning was carried out not only at the exact location identified by the witness complainant, but also along more than 100 metres of the roadside stretch on Netravati Ajikuri Road. The advanced scanning aims to detect any objects or skeletal remains buried underground.
Search Led by SIT Chief Pranab Mohanty
The investigation is being led by SIT chief Pranab Mohanty, with a 60-member team that includes senior SIT officers, Puttur Assistant Commissioner Stella Varghese, and other technical experts. Operations are underway at all 13 identified spots, with the GPR examination conducted in the presence of the complainant and his lawyer to ensure full transparency.
"The use of GPR and drone-based radar scanning will help us uncover evidence that might have been missed during earlier excavations," a senior SIT officer told News Flash.
Background of the Case
The SIT has already excavated 12 locations based on the complainant’s testimony, which alleged that hundreds of bodies were buried in the region. However, skeletal remains were recovered from only one site. All previously excavated points remain under protection.
Since no remains were found at the majority of the sites, the complainant’s lawyers demanded the use of GPR technology to verify the existence of buried evidence. Officials have indicated that all 12 earlier spots, along with the 13th site, may be re-examined using this advanced scanning method.
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