Haridwar, July 8 -- Responding to the ongoing controversy over alleged irregularities in offerings at the Badrinath temple, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that such an act is equivalent to "cow slaughter" and "like killing one's own parents," underscoring the seriousness of the offence. He asserted that strict action would be taken against anyone found guilty.

On being asked about measures to strengthen the temple administration, the Chief Minister said that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is conducting a thorough probe and that the investigation will proceed as per the prescribed legal provisions. He reiterated that no guilty person would be spared.

CM Dhami made these remarks while speaking to the media in Ha...