Multiple videos showing individuals stealing donations from a temple in Bengaluru have sparked outrage among devotees. The incidents reportedly took place at the Gaali Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Byatarayanapura during a donation counting session.
In one video, a man is seen near a table piled with bundles of cash. As temple officials continue counting on the floor, he discreetly grabs a bundle and slips it into his pocket before walking away unnoticed. Another video captures the same man stealing yet another bundle and handing it over to someone believed to be a priest, identifiable by his clothing.
In a separate clip, a different individual is observed openly carrying a large wad of cash around the temple premises. He eventually discreetly transfers the money into a carriage bag handed to him by another person, which is then passed to someone seated nearby.
It remains unclear whether those involved are associated with the temple management. The exact date of the incidents is not known, but local authorities confirmed that a First Information Report (FIR) was filed in July following the release of the viral videos. The police are currently conducting an investigation to identify and apprehend the individuals involved in the theft.