Archive · 10 Dec 2025
EO Suspended for Stealing Temple Ornaments
A man named V. Muralakrishna, who was in charge of a temple, was caught stealing things like silver ornaments, gold, and silk saris from the temple.
The things he stole were given by people who visit the temple to the goddess.
The people who visit the temple saw him doing this and told the police.
The police caught him and took the stolen things back.
The leader of the state was very angry and told the people in charge to punish him.
Now, he is in jail, and he is not allowed to work at the temple anymore.
The people who are in charge are also checking if he did bad things at other temples where he worked before.
V. Muralakrishna, an executive officer, was caught stealing 5 kg of silver ornaments, 2 grams of gold, and 15 silk saris from the Erradoddi Gangamma temple.
The theft was witnessed by devotees who handed him over to the police.
Kadiri rural police seized the stolen items and arrested Muralakrishna.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu ordered stringent action against the officer, leading to his suspension and remand.
A departmental probe was ordered to investigate Muralakrishna's alleged involvement in similar issues at other temples.
- Who
- V. Muralakrishna, an executive officer of Erradoddi Gangamma temple
- What
- Theft of 5 kg silver ornaments, 2 grams gold, and 15 silk saris from the temple
- When
- The theft occurred two days before the arrest, and the arrest happened on Sunday
- Where
- Erradoddi Gangamma temple in Kadiri mandal, Satya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To take away the valuables offered by devotees to the Goddess Gangamma
- Name of EO
- V. Muralakrishna
- Location of Incident
- Erradoddi Gangamma temple, Kadiri mandal, Satya Sai district
- Items Stolen
- 5 kg silver ornaments, 2 grams gold, 15 silk saris
- Action Taken
- Arrested, suspended, remand ordered
- Complainants
- Devotees of the temple