Worshippers caught on CCTV stealing cash garland at Kandy kovil

CCTV footage has emerged of two men stealing a garland made out of cash at a Hindu Temple in Kandy.

The incident, reported to have taken place at the Sri Muthumariamman Temple at Nittawela Road in Kandy, has been caught on the CCTV cameras installed at the temple. 

The video shows two men walking into the temple pretending to pray and after ensuring no other persons were in the vicinity, they are seen removing the garland from a statue.

One man is seen hiding the garland under his t-shirt after which the duo are seen leaving the temple. 

Police investigations have been launched into the theft.

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