Prakash Raj denies involvement in fake Dharmasthala mass burial case
Actor Prakash Raj on Friday dismissed speculation linking him to the alleged Dharmasthala mass burial case and said he would personally address the issue within the next two days.In a statement posted on social media platform X, Prakash Raj said reports circulating in sections of the media and on social networking platforms regarding his alleged connection to the case had come to his attention.
Describing the matter as "extremely sensitive", the actor said the controversy had hurt the faith of millions of devotees and that it was his responsibility to respond to the doubts being raised."Some news regarding me in connection with the Dharmasthala case is being discussed in the media and on social networks.
Mere Prakash Raj naming in petition no proof of guilt: Priyank Kharge
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday said that merely being named in a petition does not make a person guilty, responding to questions over actor Prakash Raj's name being mentioned in a writ petition linked to the alleged Dharmasthala conspiracy case.
Speaking to reporters here on Friday, Kharge said the matter was currently before the court and that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) would respond to queries raised by the judiciary."Not everyone becomes a criminal just because their name is mentioned. The court has sought information from the SIT chief and he will answer the court first. We cannot come before the media and discuss the matter," he said.
Mere Prakash Raj naming in petition no proof of guilt: Priyank Kharge
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday said that merely being named in a petition does not make a person guilty, responding to questions over actor Prakash Raj's name being mentioned in a writ petition linked to the alleged Dharmasthala conspiracy case.
Speaking to reporters here on Friday, Kharge said the matter was currently before the court and that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) would respond to queries raised by the judiciary."Not everyone becomes a criminal just because their name is mentioned. The court has sought information from the SIT chief and he will answer the court first. We cannot come before the media and discuss the matter," he said.
