₹25-lakh darshan ticket fraud at Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy temple; woman staff suspended
A significant fraud involving ₹25 lakh in the darshan ticket system at the Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy temple has been uncovered, leading to the suspension of a temporary staff member. The accused, M. Menaka, allegedly manipulated records to generate false receipts. Authorities are investigating the matter further, with calls for a broader inquiry into potential involvement of others in the scam.
- ▪A ₹25 lakh misappropriation in the darshan ticket system was discovered at the Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy temple.
- ▪Staff member M. Menaka was suspended for allegedly manipulating records using an alternate browser.
- ▪Menaka has returned ₹5 lakh and promised to return the remaining amount soon.
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A ₹25 lakh misappropriation in ₹100 darshan ticket system has come to light recently at the Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy temple, with a temporary woman staff suspended for allegedly manipulating records using an alternate browser.The staff has been identified as M. Menaka, 29 from Tiruchendur locality.Over the past couple of years, the number of devotees visiting Tiruchendur temple has been steadily increasing. To manage the heavy crowds, darshan arrangements are organised in three categories, such as general darshan (free darshan), ₹100 paid darshan and a separate queue for senior citizens.According to an official from the HR&CE Menaka was suspended last Tuesday (May 19) in connection with the alleged fraud involving ₹25 lakhs.
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