CB-CID arrests two more in Palani temple property fraud case
The Crime Branch-CID in Dindigul has arrested two individuals, including a government official, for their alleged involvement in a property fraud case concerning a temple in Palani. The suspects are accused of facilitating the illegal registration and alienation of land belonging to the Arulmigu Dhandapani Swamigal Madam.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption and protect religious institutional assets from fraudulent land deals in Tamil Nadu.
The Crime Branch-CID (CB-CID), Dindigul Unit, has arrested two more persons in connection with the alleged fraudulent alienation and registration of property belonging to Arulmigu Dhandapani Swamigal Madam in Palani.
During the investigation, evidence was collected regarding the role of Sivasankari, who was working as a Junior Assistant and in-charge of the Sub-Registrar at the Joint-I Sub-Registrar Office in Palani. She allegedly issued refusal slips relating to the disputed sale deed and facilitated subsequent proceedings.
Evidence was also collected regarding the role of Sivakumar in the preparation and processing of the disputed sale deed documents and his alleged association with other accused persons, the CB-CID said in a press release.
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