Dharmasthala, Aug. 20 -- The alleged mass burial controversy at Dharmasthala has taken a dramatic turn with Raju, a former assistant of the so-called "Anonymous Mask Man," publicly refuting the claims.
Raju, who worked for eight years handling unclaimed and orphaned bodies at Dharmasthala, told media that the accusations of illegal burials were entirely false.
According to Raju, all burials were conducted lawfully and under strict supervision. He emphasised that the unclaimed bodies were cremated or buried in compliance with legal protocols.
"Bodies were handled in the presence of doctors and police, and every burial was accounted for. Any payments made, typically ranging from 50 to 500 rupees, were for procedural purposes only and not ...