Unlawful Filming Sparks Investigation at Lord Ayyappa Temple
A video allegedly shot at Sabarimala's closed Lord Ayyappa temple has sparked an investigation. Police registered a case after a 42-year-old autorickshaw driver's YouTube video surfaced. The individual is being questioned, and a report will be provided to the Special Commissioner as the inquiry continues.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Pathanamthitta | Updated: 01-05-2026 15:55 IST | Created: 01-05-2026 15:55 IST
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Authorities have launched an investigation after a video allegedly filmed at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala emerged online. The incident has resulted in a case under criminal trespass being registered by the Pampa police station.
The video, uploaded on a YouTube channel operated by an autorickshaw driver, prompted the police to act after it surfaced following the temple's closure post-pooja. The driver, aged 42, is currently being questioned but has not been officially charged yet.
The police are working to determine when the video was recorded. The Special Commissioner of Sabarimala has requested a detailed report on the incident as part of the ongoing investigation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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