India, Aug. 31 -- The Janata Dal (Secular) on Sunday demanded a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the allegations of multiple rapes, murders and burials in Dharmasthala.

The party said the move was necessary to uncover those behind the alleged "conspiracy and smear campaign" against the holy place, which it claimed could also involve foreign funding.

Led by its youth wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy, the JD(S) organised a rally, 'Dharmasthala Sathya Yatre', in the temple town on Sunday.

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"There is no question of doing politics in the Dharmasthala issue. All of us should stand for Dharma, and the truth should prevail. Some ...