Priceless valuables, including gold and a rare diamond ornament, have gone missing from the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram, one of India's richest and most revered shrines, Manorama News has reported.
A police report has raised serious questions regarding the safety and security of the temple's priceless treasures.
According to a detailed report submitted by the Director General of Police to the Home Secretary, around 78 grams of gold ornaments and a diamond-studded piece known as the Vairam Nama are reportedly unaccounted for in the temple's inventory. The police chief has expressed worry over the existing security arrangements and highlighted the need for immediate corrective measures.
