Padmanabha Swamy Temple: Four people from Haryana were detained for allegedly stealing a bronze vessel from the famous Sri Padmanabha Swamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Police gave this information on Sunday (20 October). The traditional utensils, called ‘Uruli’ in the local language, were used for worship and rituals in the ancient temple.
Police confirmed that the accused have been identified and have been taken into custody with the help of Haryana Police, but they did not give much information about it yet. A police officer said, ‘One of the accused is a doctor who has Australian citizenship. Last week, two-three women had gone to the Dargah with him and prayed. The crime allegedly took place on Thursday (October 17).
Accused identified through CCTV footage
Sources said that as soon as the bronze vessel went missing, the temple officials informed the police. After this, CCTV footage was examined in which the accused was identified. Taking the matter seriously, the police investigated the accused and traced him from Haryana. After this, with the help of Haryana Police, these accused were taken into custody. Police say that today all the accused will be brought to Thiruvananthapuram.
Police guards the temple 24 hours
The local priest says that the police guards the temple 24 hours. Despite this, this incident of theft in the temple which is considered to be the safest, has shocked the security personnel there. In such a situation, people are raising various questions on the temple administration.