Dharmasthala Villagers Allege Conspiracy To Tarnish The Reputation Of The Religious Site

Villagers in Dharmasthala have alleged a <b>coordinated conspiracy</b> to tarnish the reputation of the religious site through false propaganda. Former Gram Panchayat Vice President Srinivasa Rao stated that individuals are spreading misinformation regarding 1,510 unnatural deaths between 2000 and 2014. According to official RTI documents obtained from the police, the actual number of unnatural deaths in the region during that period was 374. Villagers claim that statistics from across the entire Belthangady taluk are being misrepresented to malign Dharmasthala. They plan to submit a formal memorandum to the Chief Minister and Home Minister, demanding <b>immediate action</b> against those spreading these false claims.