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Crime
Uttarakhand Police Arrest Temple Guard Over Missing Donations
✍️ indiagazette.com
🗓 08 Aug 2026, 08:18 AM
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A security guard at Badrinath Temple has been arrested by Uttarakhand Police after a large amount of donations went missing. The incident has raised concerns over temple security protocols.
Uttarakhand Police have taken a security guard into custody at the Badrinath Temple after an investigation revealed that a substantial amount of donations had disappeared. The arrest follows reports that offerings collected from pilgrims were not accounted for in the temple’s records.
The police say the guard was found to have misappropriated the funds, and he is now facing charges under the Indian Penal Code for theft. Temple authorities have announced a review of their security measures to prevent a recurrence.
The incident has drawn attention from both devotees and local officials, who are calling for stricter oversight of temple finances. The police are continuing their inquiry to identify any other individuals involved.
The police say the guard was found to have misappropriated the funds, and he is now facing charges under the Indian Penal Code for theft. Temple authorities have announced a review of their security measures to prevent a recurrence.
The incident has drawn attention from both devotees and local officials, who are calling for stricter oversight of temple finances. The police are continuing their inquiry to identify any other individuals involved.