Srimandir security breach: Jagannath Temple squad catch man with hidden camera near Ghanta dwara

Puri: In another case of security breach in Puri Srimandir, one man was detained for shooting the interiors of the temple using hidden camera. The man has been identified as Arup Raya.

Reportedly, the Jagannath Temple Police (JTP) squad caught him near the Ghanti dwara. He was then handed over to the Singhadwara police custody. This was the fourth time in a span one month when such hidden cameras were caught.

According to information, he had installed hidden camera in his spectacles and was capturing the footages from

Previously on July 29, a youth was arrested along with hidden camera inside Puri Srimandir. He had tricked the security and allegedly captured photos and videos of Srimandir.

According to information, the youth had allegedly installed lens in his spectacles. The lens worked like the camera and he captured photos and videos of Srimandir.

The captured image and photos were then directly transferred to his mobile phones from the hidden camera that he had taken to Puri Srimandir.

On August 4, a man was caught with spy camera while roaming around the ‘Kirtana Chakada’ area of the 12th century shrine. Similarly, on August 5 A man was seen wearing glasses in which the camera was fitted. However he was caught before he could enter the temple.

According to reports, a security guard stopped a devotee before he could enter the temple through the western gates. The detained devotee has been identified as Pritish Pal from West Bengal. He has been detained at the Singhdwar police station.

Reacting to these incidents, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has said that stricter checking will be done. He further added that since devotees are repeatedly entering the temple with hidden cameras, the government is considering it seriously and shall take strict action.