Karnataka CM says SIT probing Dharmasthala case, downplays demand for NIA probe

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed demands for a National Investigation Agency probe into the Dharmasthala case. He stated that the state police, through a Special Investigating Team, are already handling the investigation. Hindu and Jain seers met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking NIA involvement. The opposition BJP and JD(S) have criticized the Congress government's handling of the matter.

5 Sep 2025 5:32 pm