The Desi Crime Podcast

158. The Dharmasthala Temple Murders

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Jul 26, 2025
Discover the haunting tale of Dharmasthala, a sacred site entwined with dark secrets. A whistleblower's chilling confession reveals over 100 unsolved deaths, shaking the community's faith. Hear the disturbing account of a former sanitation worker who comes clean about disposing of bodies for years, spurring public outcry. The heart-wrenching stories of two young women amplify the urgency for justice, exposing deep flaws in law enforcement. This gripping narrative uncovers the fight for truth amid silence and fear.
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ANECDOTE

Whistleblower's Grave Confession

  • A Dalit sanitation worker confessed to burying over 100 bodies near Dharmasthala from 1998 to 2014.
  • He revealed the bodies were mostly women victims of sexual assault and strangulation, buried quietly on orders.
ANECDOTE

Sojanya's Tragic Murder Case

  • Sojanya, a 17-year-old girl, was brutally raped and murdered near Dharmasthala in 2012.
  • The investigation was botched, wrongly accusing a mentally ill man who was later acquitted, fueling community outrage.
INSIGHT

Speedy Justice Fails Truly

  • Speedy justice without thorough investigation leads to miscarriages of justice.
  • Police rushed to arrest a scapegoat to appease public pressure, ignoring critical evidence and suspects.
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