Police probe alleged supply of cemetery remains to medical college in Karnataka's Raichur, 3 arrested
Police in Raichur, Karnataka, have arrested three individuals for allegedly exhuming human remains from the Maruti Nagar cemetery and supplying them to Navodaya Medical College for educational use. The accused include a cemetery maintenance worker and two employees of a private medical college, who were detained after local residents reported that graves had been disturbed and skeletal remains were found scattered in the area. Authorities are currently investigating the duration of the alleged activities, the specific locations where the remains were transported, and potential financial transactions involving payments between the parties. While police officials noted that claims regarding monetary exchanges and broader institutional involvement require further verification, a formal case has been registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to causing death by negligence and criminal negligence.
Karnataka police arrested three men in Raichur district on Saturday for allegedly exhuming human remains from a local cemetery and supplying them to a private medical college. The accused include a cemetery maintenance worker and two employees of Navodaya Medical College Hospital and Research Centre. Authorities registered cases against the trio under sections dealing with trespass on burial places, theft, and receipt of stolen property. The arrests followed complaints from residents who observed suspicious activity within the Maruti Nagar cemetery grounds. The investigation began after local businessman Jagadeesh and his friend Vinod Kumar witnessed two men disturbing a grave on Friday afternoon. According to a police complaint, the pair saw the men unearth a skeleton and place the bones into a plastic cover. Although the suspects fled when approached, Jagadeesh recognized one of them. He confronted the individual the following day, leading to an admission that the man was exhuming and selling skeletal remains for medical students. Police subsequently arrested all three men on Saturday. The accused have been identified as Veeresh Talawara Anjaneya, a 28-year-old maintenance worker and grave digger at the cemetery; Raju Narasappa, 35; and MD Afsar Junimiya, 32. Police stated that Raju and Afsar worked at the private medical college and maintained contact with Veeresh. Investigators believe the illicit operation had been active for several years, possibly two to three years, before coming to light. A police officer noted that Veeresh, familiar with burial records, typically selected bodies buried at least six months prior. The officer suggested Veeresh sold the remains to purchase liquor and cover personal expenses. Residents alleged that the removal of remains had continued for years, often under cover of darkness. Resident B. Basavaraj Suryaday claimed that skeletal remains, including skulls, were found scattered around the burial ground, which was located behind the Akashvani premises on Mantralaya Road. He described the situation as a violation of the dead's peace. Police are currently examining the duration of the activity, identifying any other participants, and tracing the destination of the remains. Financial aspects of the alleged racket are under scrutiny. Police indicated that small payments, reportedly ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 rupees per set of remains, were exchanged. In one specific instance, the buyers allegedly agreed to pay 3,000 rupees for the skeletal remains of a body, providing an advance payment of 700 rupees to the cemetery worker. Raichur Superintendent of Police Arunangshu Giri stated that these claims regarding financial transactions and the involvement of college personnel require independent verification. Navodaya Medical College officials have not fully responded to inquiries. Registrar Srinivas T did not return calls seeking comment. Dean and Principal Dr. Pawar Gurudatta Sadasiv stated he was traveling and would respond later. Police emphasized that bones for academic use must be sourced through voluntary body donations, unclaimed bodies, or authorized cadavers. They are probing whether additional hospital or college personnel were involved in the network. Raichur Deputy Commissioner Poovitha S confirmed that police are questioning the accused. She noted that the detainees have stated they supplied the skeletal remains to the college for educational purposes. Authorities intend to verify this claim and determine appropriate legal actions based on the findings. The case is being handled by the Netaji Nagar police station. Investigations continue to establish the full scope of the smuggling operation and the frequency of the transfers.
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Police in Raichur, Karnataka, have arrested three individuals for allegedly exhuming human remains from the Maruti Nagar cemetery and supplying them to Navodaya Medical College for educational use. The accused include a cemetery maintenance worker and two employees of a private medical college, who were detained after local residents reported that graves had been disturbed and skeletal remains were found scattered in the area. Authorities are currently investigating the duration of the alleged activities, the specific locations where the remains were transported, and potential financial transactions involving payments between the parties. While police officials noted that claims regarding monetary exchanges and broader institutional involvement require further verification, a formal case has been registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to causing death by negligence and criminal negligence.
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Karnataka police arrested three individuals in Raichur for allegedly exhuming human remains from a cemetery to supply bones to a private medical college. The suspects include a cemetery worker and two employees of Navodaya Medical College Hospital and Research Centre. Local residents reported suspicious activity at the Maruthi Nagar Lingayat Samaja graveyard, leading to the discovery of the alleged trafficking ring. Police stated that the operation had likely been active for two to three years, with the cemetery worker receiving payments for the skeletal remains. Authorities have charged the accused with trespass, theft, and receipt of stolen property while investigating the full extent of the network.
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