News and pics : Silvester D' Souza
Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (EP)
Kundapur, Mar 3: Police have produced five suspects arrested with regard to ornaments thefts in Kollur Sri Mookambika temple to Kundapur court on Thursday, March 3.
Police have succeeded in taking prime suspect Shivarama Madiwala in their custody for additional investigation. The remaining four suspects, Gangadhar Hegde, Prasad Achar, Nagaraja Sherigar and Ganesh have been ordered for 15 days judicial custody and have been taken to Hiriadka jail.
(Arrested 5 suspects)
(Prime suspect Shivarama Madiwala)
Police have tried to extract more information with the help of principal suspect, Shivarama Madiwala. It is learnt that the police have recovered nearly Rs 30 lac worth jewellery from Muthoot Finance in Kundapur, Rs 20 lac worth gold each from DCC bank branches in Byndoor and Kollur and Rs 20 lac worth gold from Vandse C A bank.
The involvement of senior officials of the temple cannot be ruled out in the theft. It is said that the former executive official has not officially handed over the records yet. The suspects trying for anticipatory bail also has come to light. It is said that more than twenty people are involved in the thefts but legal hurdles have stopped the police from arresting and producing them in the court.
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) is likely to visit the Kollur temple and police station in the evening on Thursday, March 3 and that some suspected officials are likely to be suspended.
D C visits Kollur, says culprits will be punished
News and pics : Silvester D' Souza
Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (RJP)
Kundapur, Mar 3: “Investigations are going on with regard to the theft in the temple. No ways culprits will be protected. Changes will be brought in the administration of the temple and emphasis will be laid on the security,” said De R Vishal the deputy commissioner of Udupi district during his visit to Kollur on Thursday, March 3.
He was speaking to the media.
“Superintendent of police is in charge of investigations. Action will be taken as per law. Guidance has been provided to the police department in this regard. If there is any lapse in temple administration, then strict action will be taken. We are waiting for proper records in this matter. We will address the problems in steps.” He added.
“Local administration has been told to address the problem of illegal]gal construction. For solid waste management, a vehicle and a road worth Rs 25 lac have been approved. A plan has been drafted with an outlay of Rs 99 crore for the development of Kollur which includes drainage, drinking water and dining facility at the temple. Land acquisition has been initiated for drainage. An expert team visited Kollur last week and they will send a report soon.” D C said.