A Belthangady court has directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to submit a final report in the Dharmasthala mass burials case. The SIT previously submitted a 3,900-page report on November 20, detailing alleged perjury and criminal offenses against accused individuals, including Chinnaiah. The court noted that some accused have not cooperated with the investigation. The temple spokesperson also filed an application to be impleaded as a victim in the case.