The Dharmasthala mass burial case has escalated with serious allegations against YouTuber Sameer MD, accused of spreading defamatory content about the revered site. A case (Crime No. 42/2025) has been registered against him at the Dharmasthala Police Station under sections 192, 240, and 353(1)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act. Belthangadi police have issued a third notice to Sameer, directing him to appear for questioning at his residences in Ballari and Bengaluru. Dharmasthala Case: Did YouTuber Sameer MD Fabricate a False Story Using Ananya Bhat’s Name?
The accusations stem from an AI-generated video on his YouTube channel, which allegedly contains fabricated information intended to incite public unrest and tarnish Dharmasthala’s sanctity.The case originates from a former sanitation worker’s claim of being coerced into burying hundreds of bodies between 1995 and 2014, prompting a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe. Sameer’s video, which police claim includes fictitious details beyond the whistleblower’s account, is said to have provoked public emotions and damaged Dharmasthala’s religious reputation.
The SIT, tasked with investigating the mass burial allegations, has taken a serious view of Sameer’s actions, as they risk derailing the ongoing probe with misinformation.Sameer MD has previously received two notices but failed to appear for questioning, citing safety concerns due to alleged attacks on YouTubers in Dharmasthala. When police visited his Bengaluru residence in Jigani, his family reported that he was not present, raising suspicions that he may be evading authoritie.
In a petition, Sameer requested to attend the inquiry via video conference, citing security fears, but the police have issued a strict directive to appear in person within 48 hours. Failure to comply could lead to further legal consequences, despite Sameer securing anticipatory bail from the Mangaluru District Court.The case has sparked significant debate on social media, with allegations that YouTubers spreading misinformation about Dharmasthala may be receiving foreign funding. Defamation Allegations Against Dharmasthala: Complaint Filed Against Girish Mattannavar, Mahesh Timmarodi, and MD Sameer
The complaint against Sameer was filed by BJP workers and Bajrang Dal member Tejas Gowda, who accused him of maligning the sacred site. The SIT is emphasizing evidence-based action to ensure the investigation’s integrity, especially given the case’s sensitivity and its potential to inflame public sentiments
This development highlights the broader issue of misinformation in the Dharmasthala case, which has already been complicated by conflicting claims, such as those from Sujatha Bhat regarding a fabricated daughter, Ananya Bhat. The SIT continues to probe these allegations while addressing the role of individuals like Sameer MD in amplifying false narratives.Ananya Bhat Case: High Drama Unfolds Outside Sujata Bhat’s Residence with YouTuber’s Live Chaos!
As public and media scrutiny intensifies, authorities are urged to act swiftly and transparently to uncover the truth and prevent further damage to Dharmasthala’s reputation.