Puri: Police on Friday detained two persons, who allegedly entered Gundicha Temple in the guise of servitors.
The detainees, identified as Abhijit Mohanty of Kumbharpada area and Smruti Ranjan Mohanty of Markandeswar Sahi, are being interrogated by Kumbharpada police, sources said.
The duo entered the temple as Jagannath temple servitors this morning and had holy darshan of the deities on Adapa Mandap during Mangala Alati.
Some servitors grew suspicious and questioned. But they failed to give satisfactory answers and were handed over to the Jagganath Temple police personnel.
Notably, entry of devotees into the temple is strictly prohibited amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Following the incident, questions are being raised on security arrangements ta the shrine.
Stay ahead with Odisha Bytes Breaking News - your ultimate source for the fastest, most…
New Delhi: After the record-breaking success of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, Rashmika Mandanna has her…
Bhubaneswar: Twelve members of Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSC) from nine districts of Odisha…
Hyderabad: Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor, who is rumoured to be dating Shikhar Pahariya, had once…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable stride toward strengthening industrial ecosystem, the Odisha government on Wednesday approved…
Bengaluru: Playing away from home, Odisha FC turned the game on its head to snatch a…
This website uses cookies.
