Belthangady, July 31, 2023: A mass prayer was held at Dharmasthala Shrine, Sri Annappa Swami Betta and the abode of Dharmadevathes on July 30, Sunday by residents of Dharmasthala seeking to trace the real culprits in the Sowjanya rape and murder case and to ensure justice in the case.
It was regretful that some people are resorting to malicious propaganda aimed at tarnishing the image of the Kshetra and are levelling baseless allegations against Dharmadhikari Dr D Veerendra Heggade and his family members, the devotees said and prayed that those spreading false rumours must get the strictest punishment.