Dehradun, July 13 -- The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged theft of donations and irregularities in donation handling at Badrinath Dham has recovered a 'Shaligram' stone and a laptop issued by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) from suspended employee and prime accused Pramod Nautiyal, Uttarakhand Police said on Monday.

Nautiyal was arrested in connection with the alleged misappropriation of temple donations. During questioning, he denied all allegations and repeatedly maintained that he had committed no wrongdoing.

"SIT has recovered a 'Shaligram' stone and one laptop, which was issued by the Temple Committee, from the accused Pramod Nautiyal. During questioning, he denied all the allegations and stated ...