Coimbatore Koniamman temple workers suspended over hundial theft
Eight employees of the Koniamman Temple in Coimbatore have been suspended following allegations of theft involving temple collection boxes. The state's HR&CE Minister confirmed that police have registered a case against the accused.
Why it matters
The incident highlights issues of corruption and administrative accountability within state-managed religious institutions.
Tamil Nadu’s Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister Ramesh has ordered the suspension of eight employees of the Koniamman Temple on Periakadai Veedhi in Coimbatore.
The Minister said during the counting of the hundial collections on July 15, four workers had allegedly stolen one of the hundials, while officials failed to take action against them.
“We have ordered the suspension of eight employees, including officials. The police have also registered a case against them,” the Minister said.
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