Ex-Badrinath temple officer arrested in donation theft case
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Ex-Badrinath temple officer arrested in donation theft case

Times of India··17 Jul

On July 17, a SIT arrested former Badrinath temple officer Rajendra Chauhan after four hours of questioning. CCTV footage shows him pocketing cash bundles on June 22, 25 and 29. The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee submitted an 18-page report. CEO Sohan Singh Rangad was also questioned. Investigators identified additional suspects from June 25 and 29 footage.

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What It Means For You

  • A former Badrinath temple officer was arrested over donation theft.
  • CCTV footage captured cash being pocketed on three June dates.
  • More suspects may be identified as the SIT probe continues.

What's Happening

  • Rajendra Chauhan was arrested on July 17 after SIT questioning.
  • The BKTC submitted an 18-page report on the thefts.
  • CEO Sohan Singh Rangad was also questioned by investigators.

Temple Theft Context

  • CCTV shows cash bundles pocketed on June 22, 25 and 29.
  • Chauhan is a former officer of the Badrinath temple.
  • Additional suspects were identified from June 25 and 29 footage.
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