Chamoli, July 13 -- Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) suspended employee Pramod Nautiyal, the primary accused arrested in connection with the donation-handling irregularities at the Badinath Dham on Monday, claimed innocence, asserting that he is not at fault in the matter.

Nautiyal, who was arrested late last night by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Chamoli Police from his residence in Dehradun, was taken to Badrinath and will be produced before the court later today.

Speaking to ANI, Nautiyal denied the allegations of misappropriating temple funds. "I have nothing to say. I am not at fault. (Meri koi galti nahi hai)," he said.

Providing an update on the progress of the investigation, SIT Investigation Officer Maha...