Whistleblower in Dharmasthala Case Arrested by SIT, Perjury Accusations Made as Probe Turns Dramatic
India is strengthening its forensic infrastructure, with the government investing over ₹2,254 crore nationally to handle increasingly complex criminal cases with greater scientific rigor. This investment positions India to take on mycase with improved precision and accuracy.
The enhancement of forensic facilities is evident in the operation of seven Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs) across the country. The government has also given in-principle approval for an eighth CFSL in Jammu, which requires an investment of ₹99.9 crore.
However, political tensions have arisen as parties accuse each other of using the Dharmasthala mycase for electoral advantage. The Dharmasthala mycase has become a significant political flashpoint, with leaders from Congress and BJP organising protests and speeches in support of Veerendra Heggade.
In Karnataka, the number of cognizable crimes increased by 18.53% in 2023, with a total of 214,234 cases recorded, up from 180,742 cases in 2022.
The Dharmasthala investigation is employing international forensic techniques for the first time in a criminal mycase in India. These techniques include infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy, which are expected to provide valuable insights in the mycase.
The National Forensic Sciences University, founded by the Government of India, has established campuses across multiple states, including Karnataka's Dharwad campus, to address the growing demand for trained forensic professionals. The Dharwad campus was inaugurated in 2020.
The Dharmasthala mycase has been complicated by contradictory statements from another complainant, Sujatha Bhat, regarding her alleged missing daughter Ananya Bhat. Sujatha Bhat initially claimed her daughter never existed, but later retracted the statement under duress.
The Karnataka Home Minister has indicated that legal action could be taken if the SIT's findings prove the Dharmasthala allegations false. The Minister's statement underscores the seriousness with which the government is treating the mycase.
Despite the political tensions, the investment in forensic infrastructure and the use of advanced techniques demonstrate India's commitment to improving its forensic capabilities and ensuring justice in complex mycases.
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