Allegations and Mysteries
The Dharmasthala Action Committee alleges that Heggade’s family is protecting the accused in these cases.
There are claims of around 2,000 mysterious deaths and the rape and murder of many female students since 1978.
The video mentions that a cleaning worker’s revelation led to the exposure of hundreds of mysterious deaths in the area. An SIT team has since been formed and has found several bones from the banks of the Netravati River.
Some believe that the real culprit is his brother, Harshendra Kumar, who allegedly acts through temple employees with criminal backgrounds, with Veerendra Heggade’s support.
There are also allegations from left-wing parties that the Heggade family exploits farmers and acquires their land through intimidation.