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The increasing incidents of theft in famous and ancient religious places across the country have become a matter of deep concern for the faithful devotees and temple authorities. Vicious criminals are now entering the abodes of God not like common thieves, but in the guise of temple servants and devotees. Many major incidents in the past have proved that these anti-social elements neither spared the places of Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram nor the temples of Yogeshwar Shri Krishna. Taking advantage of this sacred atmosphere of reverence, these criminals are completely successful in making away with jewelery worth crores of rupees, ancient idols and donation box cash, due to which the security system appears to be completely screwed.
Was the biggest theft in the world famous Banke Bihari Temple? The truth of the rumors floating on social media
Recently, a very shocking news regarding ‘Shri Banke Bihari Ji Temple’, the most famous form of Lord Shri Krishna located in the religious city of Vrindavan, started going viral on social media and many digital platforms. It was claimed that the thieves had committed the biggest theft ever in the temple premises. As soon as this news spread, there was a stir among crores of Krishna devotees present in the country and abroad and people started raising questions about the security of the temple. However, according to sources in the local police administration and temple management, there has been no official confirmation of any major theft inside the Banke Bihari Temple. Terming it as a mere rumour, the officials have appealed to the devotees not to believe any misleading news.
Serious questions raised on security system: Demand to equip with Generative AI and modern surveillance technology
After these suspicious activities increasing in temples, the demand to change the traditional methods of security has become very strong. Emphasis is being laid on making modern Generative AI powered security cameras, facial recognition technology and robust biometric surveillance systems mandatory in all big and sensitive temples. Security experts believe that unless accurate monitoring of every visiting devotee and servant is done through technology, it will be very difficult to catch these vicious criminals coming in disguise. There is a demand to conduct security audit at the local level also so that any such major incident can be completely prevented in future.
Deep concern among devotees of Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh: Strict instructions issued to increase security of temples
Deep concern is being seen regarding such news among religious organizations and common devotees of the entire state including Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow, Varanasi, Mathura and Ayodhya. The local security arrangements around Lucknow’s famous Hanuman Setu temple and Mankameshwar temple have also been made more alert than before. Uttar Pradesh Police Headquarters has issued strict instructions to increase patrolling at all VVIP religious places in the state including Mathura-Vrindavan, conduct intensive checking of suspects and ensure round-the-clock live monitoring of CCTV cameras. The administration clearly says that under national security, very strict legal action will be taken against those elements who hurt religious sentiments and spread rumours.