Tussle over temple revenue led to Sulwadi poisoning suspect cops

Mysore | Monday | 17th December, 2018

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Disputes over revenuesharing are common in these temples,” an official said.Hanur MLA R Narendra said he would urge the state government to take over the temple management. Located on the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border, the temple draws rich and influential devotees, especially Tamilians, from Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu, sources said. “Guidelines are required to ensure that the food temples serve is safe.”The authorities also deputed police personnel at the temple as part of the ongoing investigation into the tragedy. “Every day, at least 500 devotees from south Karnataka and Tamil Nadu visit this temple. The temple revenue was one of the reasons for the controversy over the management,” he said.Amid the brewing fight within, the temple electricity connection was cut off two months ago, SP Meena said.“We have detained two more people in connection with the case..