Case Against Andhra Temple Staff For New Year Dance Inside Premises | Read

Andhra Pradesh police have registered a case against five staff members of the Srisailam Mallikarjuna Annasatra after videos showing them dancing to film songs and item numbers inside temple-related premises went viral on social media.

The Mallikarjuna Annasatra is a free food service centre attached to the Srisailam temple. Police said the incident took place during New Year celebrations, following which a case was booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

According to police, the case was registered after a complaint was filed by Chief Security Officer Babu. An inquiry was then initiated against the Annasatra staff for violating temple rules and provisions of the Endowments Act.