Bhubaneswar, Feb. 14 -- In a shocking development ahead of Maha Shivratri, fraudulent passes claiming to offer special entry into the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar are reportedly being circulated online.

As per sources, miscreants are allegedly selling these passes for Rs 1,800, promising devotees' hassle-free darshan of Lord Lingaraj without standing in queues or facing heavy crowds.

The matter came to light after a woman identified as Tulsi Rajeswari shared information about the passes on her social media account. The post drew significant attention, raising concerns among devotees and temple authorities.

Following the revelations, servitors of the temple have lodged a complaint with the Commissionerate Police, seeking immediate act...