Allegations of missing valuables at Padmanabhaswamy temple to be probed: Kerala Devaswom Minister
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan on Saturday said an investigation would be launched into the alleged security lapses and missing valuables at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple here after consulting the Home Ministry. Allegations of missing valuables at Padmanabhaswamy temple to be probed: Kerala Devaswom Minister Emphasising that the issue would be discussed with utmost seriousness, the minister said no one would be allowed to meddle with temple assets under any circumstances. The government had sought a report from the temple administrative committee and their response came, he told reporters here. “However, that will not prevent the government from conducting an inquiry. After discussions with the Home Ministry, an investigation will be announced,” Muraleedharan said. His remarks came a day after the administrative committee of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple rejected a police report alleging missing valuables and security lapses at the famed shrine and sought action against the officers who prepared it. Responding to questions regarding the non-disclosure of details related to the temple’s funds, the minister said all accounts connected with the shrine should …
