Harish Poonja, MLA for Belthangady
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Harish Poonja, MLA for Belthangady, has asked police to take action against those spreading false information about the ongoing probe into the alleged burials of several bodies near Dharmasthala.
Talking to reporters on Saturday, Mr. Poonja said that so far he has not issued a statement on this matter related to his Assembly constituency in order to avoid any disturbance to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe.
The SIT has not divulged any official information regarding the probe, and it has not submitted any interim report to the State government yet. However, the false information being spread about the investigation has been disturbing peace in the society, he said.
The police should bookcases suo motu against the false statements being issued about the investigation, both those supporting and those against the probe. Unfortunately, the police have not yet taken effective action against those spreading false information in the matter, he said and urged the State government to take action to maintain law and order in the region.
The MLA said around 10 Hindu activists and BJP workers have been named in connection with the group clash at Pangala, in Dharmasthala, on August 6, following the assault of three YouTubers and a cameraman.
Claiming that these activists were innocent and the police booked them under pressure from the left parties and SDPI, the MLA urged the police to take rightful action and not create mistrust among people. Hindu activists and BJP workers should not be unnecessarily targeted, he said.
Published – August 10, 2025 07:31 pm IST
