Singapore tourist caught recording videos inside Kerala temple using smart glasses

22-Dec-2025

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A Singapore national was taken into custody on Dec 20 for allegedly recording videos inside the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple here using camera-embedded smart glasses, police said.

The accused, identified as 49-year-old Thiruneepanar, a resident of North Shore Drive, Singapore, and of Sri Lankan origin, was visiting Kerala as a tourist.

According to the police, Thiruneepanar entered the temple premises at around 9.25 am, where videography is strictly prohibited, wearing smart glasses that contained a concealed camera.

He allegedly recorded footage inside the temple, including visuals of the northern side and the Thulabharam mandapam.  Thiruneepanar was later handed over to the Fort Police, who registered a case under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for disobedience of a lawful order.