Odisha: Gang selling fake RT-PCR reports to devotees for entry to Jagannath temple busted

BHUBANESWAR: Puri police on Friday arrested a gang of 10 people for allegedly preparing and selling fake Covid RT-PCR negative reports to some devotees to ensure their hassle-free entry to the famous Jagannath temple.
“We have busted the syndicate involved in selling fake RT-PCR reports. Their modus operandi is being investigated,” Puri SP Kanwar Vishal Singh said.
Police sources said the accused were charging between Rs 500 and Rs 700 for each fake RT-PCR report.
Either a RT-PCR negative report obtained 96 hours before the temple visit or double dose vaccination certificate is mandatory for devotees to offer prayers inside the 12th century shrine.
The temple reopened for devotees on August 23 after remaining shut for over four months in view of the Covid second wave.
Inspired By