Chamoli, July 18 -- Former Badrinath Temple officer Rajendra Chauhan, arrested in connection with the alleged theft of donations at Badrinath Dham, was on Saturday remanded to 14 days of judicial custody by a court in Chamoli district as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) intensified its probe into the case.

Chauhan was produced before the court of Civil Judge (Junior Division) and In-charge Judicial Magistrate, Jyoshimath, Heena Kausar. After completion of legal formalities, the court sent him to 14 days of judicial custody.

The accused was arrested by the Uttarakhand Police following an investigation into the alleged theft of donations from the temple. Police said the probe is continuing and further action will be taken based on evi...