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Karnataka High Court Lifts SIT Probe Stay in Controversial Dharmasthala Case Investigation
Nov 12, 2025 11:27 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court has lifted the stay on the Special Investigation Team's probe against activists in the Dharmasthala case, while instructing the SIT not to harass the individuals during investigation. The case involves serious allegations of mass killings at Dharmasthala, with activists Girish Mattennavar, Mahesh Shetty Timarody, Vittal Gowda, and T. Jayath seeking to quash the FIR against them. The investigation began after whistleblower "masked man" Chinnayya claimed he was forced to bury rape and murder victims, though he was later arrested for allegedly providing false information.
Former Supporters of Dharmasthala Mass Burial Case Now Seek FIR Cancellation in Karnataka High Court
Oct 30, 2025 10:30 pm CST
Four individuals who initially supported allegations of mass burials in Dharmasthala have petitioned the Karnataka High Court to dismiss the case, citing procedural violations in the SIT investigation. The court has granted an interim stay and prohibited coercive action against the petitioners while the case continues.
Civilian Employee Created False Active Shooter Alert at Military Base to "Trauma Bond" with Colleagues
Oct 02, 2025 12:35 am CST
A civilian employee at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst faces federal charges after creating a false active shooter alert that triggered a base-wide lockdown. Prosecutors allege Malika Brittingham fabricated the emergency to create a shared traumatic experience with colleagues who had ostracized her, hoping the incident would help them "trauma bond." The hoax disrupted operations at one of America's largest military installations, which houses over 42,000 personnel.