Puri, Nov 7: In another security breach at the Puri Jagannath Temple, a devotee was detained for attempting to use glasses equipped with a hidden camera while seeking a close-up darshan of the deity during the Abakash Niti ritual. The individual, identified as Bharat Pandya, was apprehended by temple security staff after they grew suspicious of his unusual eyewear.

Sources say that temple personnel noticed the glasses’ suspicious nature and immediately took action, detaining Pandya for questioning. He was initially held inside the temple before being handed over to the Singhadwara police station for further investigation.

Authorities are currently questioning Pandya to determine the purpose behind carrying the camera-equipped glasses. As of now, no details have been provided regarding any formal charges against him. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about security breaches at one of India’s most revered religious sites.