Mandya, June 10 -- A major theft is suspected at the famed Yoganarasimha Swamy Temple in Melukote, with gold, silver and cash allegedly missing from the temple hundi. Following a complaint by Temple Executive Officer Sheela, Melukote Police have registered a case against several temple staff members and priests.

Those named in the complaint include temple manager Sridhar, priest Narayana Bhat, attendant Tiruvengadachar, and security guards Gangadhar and Basavaraj.

According to the complaint, the alleged theft came to light after suspicions arose regarding repeated incidents of valuables going missing from the temple. Authorities suspect that the theft may have occurred after the earlier disappearance of Vajrangi ornaments, raising conce...