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Rajya Sabha P. Sandosh Kumar from the Indian Communist Party (CPI) on Saturday dismissed the Minister of the Interior of the Union AMIT Shah to order the National Investigation Agencies probe (NIA) on the alleged funerals of the bodies that took place in the village of Dharmasthala.
In a letter to Mr. Shah, he said, “… recent development has brought a grim reality that cannot be ignored. What has occurred over the years, because isolated incidents now undoubtedly point to the worrying and systematic pattern of crimes – especially focusing on women, often silence
The deputy said a number of “unresolved crimes” over several decades, especially women’s focused, reveal cold signs of systematic violence, secrecy and administrative silence in the city that is sacred to millions throughout India.
The letter has quoted a number of alleged crimes since 1979, in particular including young women who remained uninvestified and are part of a “larger, deeply disturbing pattern”.
“… In 1979, the teacher named Vedavalli was burned alive in her bathroom after the promotion was legally won that some influential forces were allegedly against. Visiting Dharmasthaly; year, 17 -year -old student Soujanya, was kidnapped, raped and murdered.
“… These are not isolated aberrations. Together they reveal signs of an organized criminal enterprise – the one that flourished under the administrative silence,” wrote Mr. Kumar. He also described the alleged formula of intimidation, harassment and suppression faced by activists, petitioners of RTI, journalists and families looking for justice.
The deputy said that despite the widespread protests and the appeal of the state government, the state -owned government failed to establish a credible special investigative team (SIT) and the so -called “Committee for Liberation” has never been properly created. The deputy called on Mr. Shah to immediately transfer the matter to NIA for a fair and trustworthy investigation.
“Let me emphasize that this appeal is made in a firm belief that the spiritual sacredness of Dharmasthaly must be protected – not only in ritual or appearance, but in fact, justice and transparency,” the deputy wrote. He stressed that a city that worshiped millions cannot remain cloudy with fear, suspicion and buried truths, he added.
Published – July 19, 2025 20:45
