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Fresh allegations of bribery have surfaced at the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, after a video went viral on social media showing money being collected from devotees for quick entry to the 12th century shrine through the Singhadwara.
The footage reportedly shows some 'Jatri Gumasthas' collecting Rs 100 per head from devotees to allow them easy passage through a barricaded lane. The route is officially reserved for servitors and VIPs, but in the video, ordinary pilgrims can be seen entering with the help of the middlemen. Allegations have also been made that a portion of the money collected was passed on to police personnel posted...