Bengaluru, Aug. 25 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded that the ongoing investigation into the alleged mass burial incident at Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala be transferred to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The case is currently being probed by a Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Announcing a large-scale 'Dharmasthala Chalo' rally on September 1, the BJP said the event aims to mobilise public support and press for an NIA probe.

Addressing a press conference at the party's state office, Jagannath Bhavan, BJP Karnataka president and MLA BY Vijayendra said an NIA investigation would instil public confidence and ensure transparency.

He called upon the entire Hindu community across the state to participate in this event to...