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Police arrested V Penchalayya for allegedly stealing 650 grams of gold worth Rs 46 lakh in the form of biscuits and jewellery over 10 to 15 times in the past one year, said the official.
“Penchalayya used to work in Parakamani, where offerings to the deity are sorted and he indulged in stealing gold offered to the deity,” the official told PTI.
At Parakamani, offerings such as cash, gold, jewellery and others are sorted. Cash is deposited in a bank while other valuables are safeguarded.
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He was arrested under BNS Section 316 (5) for criminal breach of trust, the official added.