Badrinath Temple Donation Probe Widens to Include Administrative Officials

A high-powered committee led by Garhwal Commissioner Anand Swaroop has launched a formal inquiry into allegations of donation theft at the Badrinath Temple. The probe focuses on the integrity of cash handling procedures and the internal security measures governing the temple's counting room during collection periods.

Editorial·July 14, 2026·reads: 264

Badrinath Temple Donation Probe Widens to Include Administrative Officials

Sandeep Tiwari, Managing Director of the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam, confirmed that investigators are currently auditing past CCTV footage and reviewing the protocols used to transport offerings. The committee intends to conduct interviews with complainants and consult forensic and cyber specialists to trace potential digital tampering or procedural failures.

Beyond the initial committee, a Special Investigation Team has joined the operation to scrutinize the conduct of administrative officials. The scandal has quickly moved into the political arena, triggering a public confrontation between Uttarakhand Congress President Ganesh Godiyal and BKTC Chairman Hemant Dwivedi. The two leaders are exchanging accusations regarding oversight failures and alleged misconduct during previous administrative tenures.