Daijiworld Media Network – Belthangady (EP)
Belthangady, July 25: Attempts to hunt for suspected hidden treasure were reportedly made at Kalia Merla near Gerukatte here on Sunday July 24. Items used for witchcraft were found in a forest near the house of local resident Shivarama. .
Pop corn, vermilion and pumpkin were found around the place dug for treasure. A hen also was sacrificed which was left at the spot. A map with the details of the surrounding also was found there.
The villagers had seen strangers in a car and bike here on Sunday, July 24 and they had kept quiet assuming that those in the vehicles might have lost their way. The footprints of several people running around were seen here and it is suspected that a large group had come for the witchcraft.
Shivarama complained about these things to Belthangady police station. The police visited the place later and have started enquiries.
A house was built here five years back. Following rumours that there was some treasure there, they had shifted their residence. It is suspected that the treasure is being searched considering these rumours. The anxious local people have urged for necessary action.