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The departmental inquiry team probing the Shri Badrinath Dham donation misappropriation has submitted an 18-page report to the CEO. The SIT confirmed multiple instances of theft and recommended urgent CCTV upgrades to cover temple blind spots

Police have intensified surveillance at Sabarimala as pilgrim turnout nears one lakh and reports of thefts and related offences rise. A special team has been deployed at key points, particularly Pampa, Sannidhanam, Neelimala and Appachimedu, to curb pickpocketing and theft

Andhra DGP Harish suggested having a standard operating procedure (SoP) for each security agency involved in Tirumala.

The historic visit marks a major milestone for the temple, one of the most prominent pilgrimage sites in the country.