Uttarakhand Police arrested suspended Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee employee Pramod Nautiyal in connection with alleged donation theft. Irregularities surfaced during cash offering counting, leading to an FIR and Nautiyal's arrest.
Uttarakhand govt orders action against BKTC officials for financial irregularities in VIP guest payments. Separately, SIT records witness statements in alleged Badrinath Temple donation theft case, with CCTV footage showing a suspended employee suspiciously handling cash and valuables.
Multiple Indian temples, including Sabarimala, Tirumala, Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Jagannath, have faced embezzlement and theft allegations involving millions in donations and gold. Investigations and SIT probes have been initiated, revealing lapses in record-keeping and internal controls.
Pramod Nautiyal, a Personal Assistant to the Chairman of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, has been suspended and a criminal case filed against him for allegedly diverting temple offerings. An inquiry committee found prima facie evidence of irregularities, prompting the Uttarakhand government to form a high-level committee to investigate donation issues.
The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has formed a four-member panel to investigate claims of donation theft at Badrinath Dham, following social media allegations. The committee will review CCTV footage and employee statements, with strict action promised if guilt is found. The issue has also sparked a political row in Uttarakhand.
