In the ongoing illegal arms possession case linked to the Dharmasthala investigation, activist Mahesh Shetty Thimarodi has been issued a third notice, directing him to appear for questioning on Today.Opposition in Raichur to Mahesh Shetty Timarodi's Exile Order: No Place for Goons Here, They Shout!
This follows his failure to respond to previous notices on September 21 and 25. Authorities have expressed curiosity over whether he will comply this time, as his mobile remains switched off, suggesting he is evading detection.boAt Lunar Discovery w/ 1.39" (3.5 cm) HD Display, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, DIY Watch Face Studio, Bluetooth Calling, Emergency SOS, QR Tray, Smart Watch for Men & Women(Active Black)
Failure to appear could lead to legal action, including charges of non-cooperation with the probe. Thimarodi is also facing challenges in his anticipatory bail application at the Dakshina Kannada Sessions Court.
He is entangled in two separate cases, including potential externment proceedings, heightening the risk of arrest. A hearing on his bail plea is scheduled for September 30 at the Mangaluru Sessions Court; denial could result in his immediate custody. Dharmasthala Case: Empower SIT, Ensure Justice - Girish Mattannavar
In response, police have formed two teams to intensify the search for him.The case stems from the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) raid on Thimarodi's Ujire residence on September 16, where unlicensed firearms and related materials were seized, leading to charges under the Arms Act, 1959. Thimarodi, a Hindu Jagarana Vedike activist, has been at large since, amid broader scrutiny in the high-profile Dharmasthala mass burial scandal.Unusual Financial Transactions in Timarodi’s Wife’s Bank Account… New Lead for SIT Investigation!