Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Man Attempts to Climb Puri Temple, Apprehended by Police
A man named Manoj Singh tried to climb the Jagannath Temple in Puri but was caught by security.
He's from Uttar Pradesh and was taken to the police station to find out why he did it.
This isn't the first time; others have also tried to climb the temple or get in without permission.
The police are now thinking about putting up signs to stop people from doing this in the future because of the recent increase of attempts.
Manoj Singh from Uttar Pradesh was apprehended while attempting to climb the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri.
The incident occurred on Friday.
Singh was spotted by Jagannath Temple Police and taken to Singhadwar police station.
Authorities are investigating Singh's motives.
This incident follows similar attempts, including one on August 16 and another involving youths scaling the boundary wall on July 9.
- Who
- Manoj Singh, a resident of Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Manoj Singh was apprehended while attempting to climb the Jagannath Temple.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri
- Why
- The motive is under investigation.
Public Concern
Authorities' Response
Security Measures
Public Concern
Increased attempts suggest potential security vulnerabilities.
Authorities' Response
Authorities are addressing incidents and will implement additional security measures.
- Location
- Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri
- Incident
- Attempted Temple Climb
- Suspect
- Manoj Singh
- Suspect's Location
- Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Detainment Location
- Singhadwar Police Station
- Date
- Friday
