Bengalore: The sensational Ananya Bhat disappearance case in Dharmasthala has been exposed as a fabrication, with allegations surfacing that YouTuber Sameer MD orchestrated a planned conspiracy. Sujatha Bhat had initially claimed that her daughter, Ananya Bhat, went missing in Dharmasthala in 2003. However, following a report by InsightRush News, Sujatha confessed that she fabricated the story for a property dispute, alleging that Sameer MD and others instigated her to do so.In an interview with InsightRush YouTube channel, Sujatha Bhat stated, “I have no daughter named Ananya Bhat.read also: Ananya Bhat Story Fabricated: Yatnal’s Post Goes Viral After Insight Rush News Report!

I concocted this false story at the behest of Girish Mattannavar and Jayanth T. I seek forgiveness from the devotees of Dharmasthala and the people of Karnataka.” However, she later took a U-turn, claiming that certain YouTube channels coerced her into making this confession, sparking intense discussions on social media.The photograph presented by Sujatha as Ananya Bhat was revealed to belong to Vasanthi, a woman from Kodagu. Reports indicate that the image was deliberately chosen and manipulated to evade detection by reverse image search tools like Google Lens.read also: Dharmasthala Mass Cremation Case: Misinformation Surrounding Ananya Bhat Cleared..!

Sameer MD uploaded a 23-minute, 52-second video titled “Who are the Serial Killers of Dharmasthala?” on July 12, 2025, which garnered over 40 lakh views. The video, created using AI technology, spread false information, prompting the Dakshina Kannada police to file a case against him.Meanwhile a media person confronted a YouTuber spreading this false narrative outside Sujatha Bhat’s residence, forcing him to admit the truth in a live broadcast in the presence of police. This incident has intensified outrage among Dharmasthala devotees against YouTubers, with locals alleging that some of these channels are receiving foreign funding.The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued a notice to Sujatha Bhat, directing her to appear for questioning at its Belthangady office. The investigation has expanded to Shivamogga, Bengaluru, and Udupi, with authorities collecting relevant documents.read also: Lawyer N. Manjunath Faces FIR for Spreading False Information in Dharmasthala Mass Burial Case..!

BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal condemned the issue on his X account, urging legal action against those spreading false propaganda against Dharmasthala. Discussions on X have intensified, with some alleging that support for these YouTubers stems from animosity toward Dharmasthala.Public Outrage and Legal Action:
The devotees and locals of Dharmasthala are incensed by this fabricated story. Mysuru-based RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna has filed a complaint against Sujatha Bhat, Sameer MD, Girish Mattannavar, and others, accusing them of attempting to tarnish Dharmasthala’s sanctity and demanding immediate legal action. The case has sparked widespread debate in Karnataka, with all eyes on the SIT investigation as it seeks to uncover the truth.