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Minister Alleges Devaswom Officials' Role in Sabarimala Ghee Diversion
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What Happened?
Kerala's Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan has alleged that officials from the Travancore Devaswom Board were involved in diverting ghee meant for the Sabarimala temple. A contractor was arrested for allegedly replacing 11,000 litres of ghee with a cheaper product, causing a loss of Rs 2.5 crore.
Key points
- A transport contractor, S S Binu, was arrested for diverting ghee meant for the Sabarimala temple.
- The diverted ghee was replaced with a cheaper product, leading to a loss of Rs 2.5 crore.
- The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau is investigating the case following a Kerala High Court directive.
- The Travancore Devaswom Board procured Milma ghee directly from its dairy without inviting quotations.
- The investigation is ongoing, with the minister alleging involvement of Devaswom officials.
Key insights
- The case highlights potential corruption within temple management, raising concerns about accountability.
- If more officials are implicated, it could lead to broader reforms in the Devaswom Board's operations.
- The ongoing investigation may affect public trust in the temple's administration.
Why it matters
The investigation could impact the integrity of temple procurement processes and the management of sacred assets.
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K Muraleedharan· PersonSabarimala· LocationTravancore Devaswom Board· OrganizationMilma· BrandKerala High Court· Event
Source
India Today
