Dharmasthala Mass Burial Case: Over 120 Soil Samples Collected; Will FSL Report Create Legal Hurdles for Accused?

Crucially, the SIT did not limit its collection to the sites where skeletons were found. Soil samples were meticulously gathered from all excavation pits and sent to the FSL. The laboratory is conducting a detailed analysis to determine if the soil contains traces of human DNA, a vital step, especially in locations where no physical bones or skeletal remains were visible.