YSRCP leader accuses government of failing to safeguard temple assets
YSRCP leader Malladi Vishnu has criticized the state government for alleged security lapses at major temples following the disappearance of a sacred ornament. He is calling for a thorough investigation and improved security measures, including better CCTV monitoring at religious sites.
Why it matters
The incident highlights political friction regarding the management and security of state-controlled religious institutions.
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) former MLA Malladi Vishnu has accused the State government of failing to ensure the safety of temples and their assets, following the reported disappearance of the sacred Mangalsutram of Goddess Bhramaramba at the Pedakakani Malleswara Swamy temple.
Speaking to the media at the YSRCP central office here on Sunday, Mr. Vishnu demanded a thorough probe into the incident and sought to know how such a valuable ornament could go missing from the temple. The matter raised serious questions about the functioning of the Endowments Department and the security arrangements at important religious institutions, he said, and questioned why the police were allegedly not alerted immediately after the disappearance came to light.
Mr. Vishnu also sought clarification on whether the temple’s CCTV surveillance system was operational and whether the authorities had examined the possibility of theft.
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