Sullia mystery deepens as youth goes missing; Kemar Swamiji visits
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Daijiworld Media Network - Sullia
Sullia, Nov 22: As suspicions of human sacrifice in the name of seeking hidden treasure in the forests here continue to grow, especially after the mysterious death of one-and-a-half-year-old Sharika, another strange incident has been reported that has further fuelled the curiosity of the locals.
A youth, who is said to be a relative and neighbour of Sharika's parents, and who used to pass by their house frequently, has also gone missing. What's more strange is that he is said to have been a part of a group that was hunting for the hidden treasure.
Missing youth
The youth was employed in Pallatadka in Harihar. He used to pass by the house where Sharika's parents stay and hence it was suspected that he had taken her away. Two others who were with him had been arrested on charges of killing 70-year-old Parameshwar Gowda and in connection to the treasure hunt.
The mystery may get resolved once the missing man is found by the police.
Kemar Swamiji urges people to fight against black magic
"Black magic is a result of the distorted behavior of a person whose mind is unstable. Nowadays, it has become a business. Hence, we should all fight against black magic," said Shree Esha Vittaldasa Swamiji of Kemar Sandeepani Sadanashram.
He was addressing reporters on Thursday November 21, after visiting the Charmatha area in Nalkuru where it is suspected that one-and-a-half-year-old Sharika, daughter of Mohandas and Bhavani was 'sacrificed' in black magic to retrieve hidden treasure.
The Swamiji elicitated the details about the incident from the family during his visit.
Speaking to people thereafter, Swamiji said in Shastra, there is no mention of human sacrifice but today it is being practised in the hope of retrieving treasure. Hence, all people should unite together and fight against this evil, he said.
"In this case, even though it is suspected that the baby was sacrificed for hidden treasure, I do not see people coming together. This should not continue," said Swamiji, asking police officials to investigate the matter thoroughly.
"The government should book people who indulge in human sacrifice under Goonda Act. Until you fight, we will support. Justice should be delivered where injustice takes place," he said.
The family members told Kemar Swamiji that the baby went missing on Nagara Panchami. The baby which was playing with her grandmother went missing later. A part of the baby’s body was detached and it was not decomposed like the rest of the body.
Considering the state in which the body was found, there is a strong suspicion that human sacrifice had taken place.
Mahesh Shetty Thimarodi, Durgadas Mallar, Padmanabh P R, head of Marakatha temple, gram panchayat member Vijay Kumar, Jyothi Premanand among others were present.