Probe Reveals Funds Misuse for Temple Construction

In a village in Madhya Pradesh, some officials and an elected representative might have taken money meant for building a community center and used it to build a temple instead.

The government had given Rs 24 lakh for a community center, but an investigation found that only a few pillars were built at the designated site.

Instead, a temple was being built nearby with public donations.

The district collector has ordered that the money be recovered from those involved and has started disciplinary action against them.

The local MLA, however, says that a three-storied community center is indeed being built at the site.