Mangaluru, Aug. 23 -- In a major development on Saturday, August 23, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested the former sanitation worker turned whistleblower in connection with the Dharmasthala case.

CS Chinnaiah alias Chinna was presented before a Belthangady court, the same day of his arrest. The SIT has sought 10 days custody for further investigation. The court granted the request, officials added.

His arrest comes after the protection under the Witness Protection Scheme was withdrawn on Friday.

An official from the SIT said that the whistleblower was arrested for "creating false evidence and perjury." The former sanitation worker, who is a Dalit, had appeared before SIT chief Pranab Mohanty on August 22 and recorded his...