Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan has announced an investigation into allegations of missing valuables and security lapses at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The minister stated that the government will not allow anyone to meddle with temple assets and emphasized the need for transparency in temple accounts.
The move comes after the temple administrative committee rejected a police report alleging missing valuables and security lapses. The committee had sought action against the officers who prepared the report, claiming it was factually incorrect and tarnished the reputation of the temple administration.
The controversy surfaced after media reports claimed that around 78 grams of gold bars and coins offered by devotees were allegedly missing from the temple. The reports also referred to a police communication flagging 'serious security lapses' at the shrine.
Muraleedharan also referred to an ongoing SIT probe into the alleged loss of gold at the Sabarimala temple, stating that the government was not satisfied with the developments so far.
