Monk, 57, arrested for theft of ₹5-lakh crown from Badrinath ashram

Uttarakhand authorities have taken a 57-year-old monk into custody for the suspected theft of a gold and gemstone-encrusted crown belonging to Lord Narayan. The incident occurred at the Brahmrishi Sadhana Sangh Ashram located in Badrinath Dham, with the stolen item estimated to be worth ₹5 lakh. During the operation, officers seized ₹4,500 in cash along with the bag utilized in the crime. This marks the third individual apprehended as part of the active police inquiry.

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