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Contemplating action against misinformation on Dharmasthala: DKS

Home Minister G Parameshwara is expected to respond to the discussion on Monday.

Salar News with Agencies

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Bengaluru, 15 Aug

The Karnataka government is contemplating whether to take action against those who carried out a misinformation campaign against Dharmasthala, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said in the backdrop of the alleged 'mass burial' case.

"It is not about for or against Dharmasthala, the process must be as per the law,” he said at the KPCC office on Friday. “I have known Dharmasthala closely and I have faith in the place. Since I know well, it's a big conspiracy. Government will definitely take action against those who misused the name and created lot of confusion. I can't tell personally, but I'm confident whatever has shown in media is far from the truth."

Shivakumar added, “I firmly believe that the conspiracy will be exposed in the days to come. The Home Minister will present the facts about this case in the House."

“The Chief Minister (Siddaramaiah) has also said that no one should make false allegations or run a campaign against any religious person or institution,” he added. “This was stated in the Congress legislature party meeting."

Shivakumar added that if the allegations are proven false, strict action would be taken following the law.

Home Minister G Parameshwara is expected to respond to the discussion on Monday.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT), set up by the State government, is probing claims made by a former sanitation worker who claims that he was forced to bury hundreds of bodies over two decades—including those of women and minors—some of which bore signs of sexual assault.