Dharmasthala mass burial case: SIT continues investigation

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Sep 10, 2025: YouTubers Munaf, Abhishek, activists Jayant T, Girish Mattanavar, slain Sowjanya’s uncle Vittal Gowda, and Pradeep, a resident, appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for interrogation in Belthangady on Tuesday.

A woman relative also appeared before the SIT along with Jayant.

Munaf told media people, "The SIT is functioning effectively. Whatever details I have, I have shared with the SIT. They are investigating various aspects, not just the skull handed over by the complainant-witness."

To a question, he said, "I published a video after the complainant-witness had given his statements before the court. My mobile phones have not been seized by the SIT. The SIT questioned me until 11 pm on Monday and recorded my statements.”

"I trust the SIT. I have been seeking justice for Sowjanya and I will continue to do so. Basically, I am from Sagar. I completed my studies there. For the past 10 years, I have been settled in Kerala," he said.