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Karnataka police arrest three over alleged supply of cemetery remains to medical college
Police in Raichur, Karnataka have arrested three individuals following an investigation into the alleged disturbance of graves at a local cemetery and suspected supply of human remains to a medical institution. The probe was triggered after residents reported suspicious activity at the burial ground.
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Authorities in Raichur have launched a criminal investigation after complaints emerged that graves at a cemetery located behind the Akashvani premises on Mantralaya Road had been disturbed without authorization. The incident came to light when local residents noticed irregularities at the burial site and alerted police.
Initial inquiries suggested a connection between the grave disturbances and the alleged supply of human remains to a nearby medical college, prompting police to expand their investigation. The exact circumstances surrounding the removal of cemetery remains and their intended use remain under examination.
Three individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the case. Investigators are working to establish the full scope of the alleged operation, including the involvement of any medical institution staff and the timeline of events. The case raises concerns about cemetery security and regulatory oversight of medical institutions in the region.
Raichur police have intensified efforts to recover any remaining materials and determine whether institutional protocols were violated. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities gathering evidence and conducting interviews with relevant parties.