Security lapse at Padma temple, 10 surveillance cameras non-functional

Those installed near strong room, where valuables are stored, also found to be out of service

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IN A major security lapse at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 10 surveillance cameras were found to be non-functional. The defunct cameras include those located in high-security zones. Police responsible for the temple's security were reportedly aware of the malfunction. The issue came to light after a 13-sovereign gold rod went missing during renovation work on the sreekovil's door.

The missing rod was being transported from the strong room to the work site in a cloth pouch when it reportedly disappeared. It was later found covered in soil near the temple's northern entrance. Police have not yet confirmed whether it was stolen or dropped by accident.