Udupi , A case has been registered against the Balkudru Math’s seer and others over allegations that the ancient idols from the math were put up for sale, police said on Friday.
These idols are stated to be several centuries old. Following the complaint, Bengaluru police registered an FIR and an investigation is on. The complainant has stated that the seer locked the math and went missing after the FIR was registered, and that police are searching for him.
A disciple of the math, at Basaveshwaranagar Police Station in Bengaluru, six ancient idols, including those of Lord Narasimha, Lord Ganesha and Mahishasuramardini, had gone missing from the math, according to the complaint lodged by Jagadish Aithal. Madhyastha said the seer has proceeded with legal processes and has not absconded, that daily worship continues with priests appointed for the purpose, and that all math idols remain safely in the seer’s custody. Police in Udupi said investigations are ongoing.
