Four people have been arrested in Haryana for allegedly stealing a copper vessel from the famous Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple here, the Kerala police said on Sunday.
The traditional vessel, called “uruli” in the local language, was used for poojas and rituals at the ancient shrine known for its precious treasures kept in secret places.
The Fort Police confirmed that the suspects were identified and taken into custody with the help of the Haryana Police but did not reveal many details.
“One of the suspects was a doctor who is an Australian citizen. A group including him and two or three women visited this holy house last week. It is reported that this case happened on Thursday,” said the police officer.
When the boat went missing, the temple authorities informed the police, who later identified the accused by examining the CCTV footage, sources said.
They were later traced to Haryana, and with the help of the local police, the accused were arrested.
The accused are expected to be brought to the Kerala capital later in the day, sources said.
The theft from the highly secured temple, where police and security personnel are on a round-the-clock watch, has shocked the authorities.
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