Committee to probe 'irregularities' in pilgrims' offerings at Badrinath Dham

New Delhi | Dehradun: Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has constituted a four-member panel to probe the allegations of irregularities in the handling of pilgrims' offerings and donations at Badrinath Dham.

The committee said it took cognisance of allegations that went viral on social media. BKTC chief executive officer Sohan Singh Rangad said on Sunday that chairman Hemant Dwivedi constituted the inquiry panel to ensure an impartial investigation. The committee will conduct a detailed probe, Rangad said.

The issue has triggered a political controversy in Uttarakhand, coming close on the heels of allegations of irregularities in handling offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.


Rangad has appealed to devotees and the public not to circulate unverified or misleading information until the inquiry is completed.

(With inputs from PTI)