Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple panel demands action against cops for submitting ‘false’ report
The management committee of Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple is requesting action against police officers for submitting a report alleging missing gold artefacts without proper investigation. The committee claims that their internal inquiry found all items mentioned in the police report were accounted for and secure. They also criticized the police for not consulting them before making allegations that could harm the temple's reputation.
- ▪The temple management committee held a meeting to address allegations made by police regarding missing gold artefacts.
- ▪A police report suggested thefts and security breaches at the temple, including missing gold bars and a diamond ornament.
- ▪The temple committee conducted its own investigation and found that all items were safe and accounted for.
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The management committee of Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, at a meeting held here on Friday, decided to request the State government to take appropriate action against police officers who submitted a report alleging missing gold artefacts and security lapses at the temple without conducting a proper enquiry or verifying the facts.A high-level police intelligence report submitted earlier to the Home department had pointed to suspected thefts of priceless valuables and major security breaches at the temple. According to the report, nearly 78 grams of gold bars and coins donated by devotees had recently gone missing.
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