- 10 kg gold missing from Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, Nepal
- The anti-corruption agency took over the Pashupatinath temple premises for investigation
- Questions arose over the missing gold and the temple was closed for devotees
10 kg of gold has gone missing from the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, Nepal. The revelation of this incident has created a stir. The temple complex has been closed since Sunday afternoon for investigation. The police are investigating the matter. Let us tell you that 10 kg of gold has disappeared from 100 kg of ornaments in Pashupatinath temple. A report has been registered in this regard. The anti-corruption agency has taken over the Pashupatinath temple premises for investigation. Due to which the temple had to be closed for devotees on Sunday.
10 kg gold stolen from Pashupatinath temple
The CIAA is the highest constitutional body of the Government of Nepal to control corruption. The Pashupati Area Development Authority claimed that it had bought 103 kg of gold for making Jalahari but 10 kg of gold was missing from the jewellery. Ghanshyam Khatiwada, executive director of Pashupati Kshetra Vikas Trust, said that the anti-corruption body has taken over the gold-plated water table of the Pashupatinath temple to determine its quality and weight after questions were raised over the missing gold.
Ban on entry of devotees into the temple
Several security personnel, including Nepal Army personnel, have been deployed at the Pashupatinath temple for the investigation process. According to sources, the entry of devotees into the temple was prohibited from 3.30 pm and the temple remained closed till midnight.
Where did 10 kg of gold go?
The Pashupatinath temple administration says that 10 kg of gold has been stolen. The case is being investigated. Whoever is guilty will not be spared. We have full confidence in the investigation. A thief in a temple cannot escape.
