Temple officer suspended for transporting valuables without approval in Andhra

The Executive Officer of Gangamma temple here in Sri Satya Sai district was suspended after he was found transporting nearly five kg of silver, 15 sarees and other temple valuables without authorisation, a police official said on Monday.

The issue came to light when villagers noticed Murli Krishna along with the items at around 11 am on Sunday without informing higher officials or following due



procedure.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to take immediate action against the EO.

“In line with the chief minister’s instructions, the EO was suspended and a complaint was lodged with the police,” said an official release late on Sunday.

Naidu warned that stringent action would be taken against anyone attempting to tamper with temple sanctity or hurting devotees’ sentiments.