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Police reported that a suspended official of the Badrinath Temple has admitted to their involvement in the theft of funds, with silver coins, ornaments, Nepalese currency, and cash recovered during searches.
The treasurer of the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), Sohan Singh Rangar, has been replaced due to 'certain deficiencies' in the donation weighing process, though no irregularity was found on his part.
A staff member of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has been arrested following an inquiry that found prima facie evidence of donation mishandling.
A Mumbai man was apprehended for using a spy camera hidden in eyewear inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Badrinath temple, where photography and videography are strictly prohibited.
Authorities have recovered cash in connection with the Badrinath donation theft, with the accused reportedly admitting to the crime.
Police have released CCTV footage showing an accused individual stealing cash from the Badrinath temple's donation box on four separate occasions since the pilgrimage season began.
The Uttarakhand government has ordered action against officials for financial irregularities at the Badrinath temple, following an inquiry that found advance funds were released without proper approval and a Special Investigation Team is probing alleged donation theft.
Following issues at the Ram Temple, the Badrinath temple is now facing allegations of donation theft, prompting the temple committee to order an investigation into the claims circulating on social media.
A former officer of the Badrinath Temple has been arrested in connection with a donation theft probe, which has also implicated others and is widening to include more individuals. A panel investigating the theft has suggested implementing a dress code and CCTV surveillance at the temple.
One person has been arrested in connection with the theft of money, gold, and silver coins from the donation box of the Badrinath temple.
Donations made to the Badrinath temple are currently under scrutiny, leading to the suspension of an office staffer as an investigation into the matter proceeds.
Allegations of stolen donations and offerings at the Badrinath temple have led to an investigation by the Badri Kedar Temple Committee (BKTC), with a social organization claiming a BKTC employee's involvement and urging CCTV review.