Archive · 8 Dec 2025
CM Orders Suspension After Temple Officer Caught Stealing Silver
A man in charge of a temple was caught trying to take some valuable things like silver jewelry and silk clothes from the temple.
People who visit the temple saw him and stopped him.
They told the police, and now the man has been arrested.
The leader of the state said this is very bad and that the man should be punished.
The police are still looking into what happened.
Executive Officer Muralikrishna caught stealing 5kg of silver ornaments and other valuables from Erradoddi Gangamma temple.
Devotees intercepted him on Sunday while he was transporting the items in an auto-rickshaw.
Muralikrishna claimed he was taking the items to the bank, but banks were closed on Sunday.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu ordered his immediate suspension and arrest.
A case of theft has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
- Who
- Executive Officer Muralikrishna of Erradoddi Gangamma temple
- What
- Alleged theft of temple valuables including 5kg of silver ornaments
- When
- Intercepted on Sunday, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- Erradoddi Gangamma temple in Kadiri mandal, Satyasai district, Anantapur
- Why
- Officer claimed he was taking items to the bank, but banks were closed on Sunday
- Location
- Erradoddi Gangamma temple, Kadiri mandal, Satyasai district, Anantapur
- Officer Involved
- Muralikrishna (Executive Officer)
- Items Stolen
- 5kg silver ornaments, silk saris, other valuables
- Action Taken
- Suspension, arrest, case registered, investigation ongoing
- Initiated By
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
