Gujarat man detained at Kerala temple for wearing smartglasses with hidden camera

09-Jul-2025

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A 66-year-old pilgrim from Gujarat was detained on July 6 after he attempted to enter the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district wearing smartglasses equipped with hidden cameras, police said.

Police registered a case against Shah under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (disobedience to lawful orders of public servants). He was served a notice to appear for questioning and allowed to return to his native place in Gujarat with his family.

While officers said there appeared to be no malicious intent at this stage, a detailed probe is underway.