Shankaracharya reportedly confesses his involvement

Shankaracharya reportedly confesses his involvement

Monday, November 29, 2004 (Chennai):

The Shankaracharya of Kanchi Jayendra Saraswati, has reportedly confessed his involvement in the murder of temple manager Sankarraman.

According to reports, the Kanchi seer made this confession to the police during interrogation.

The Prosecution has submitted an affidavit in court in this regard.

Appearing on behalf of the Prosecution, Senior counsel from Delhi, K T S Tulsi informed the court that the "Kancheepuram Sankaracharya had broken down and confessed to his involvement."

The Shankaracharya is under arrest in the Vellore jail as the prime accused in the murder of the temple manager.

He also faces charges of an attempt to murder a local auditor and former devotee of Kanchi mutt.

Bail plea adjourned

Meanwhile, the Madras High Court has adjourned the bail plea of the Shankaracharya till tomorrow.

He also faces charges of an attempt to murder a local auditor and former devotee of Kanchi mutt.

Investigating assault case

The other bail hearing has also been adjourned till tomorrow by the Sessions court.

The police are also now investigating a third case of assault involving the Shankaracharya.

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(With PTI inputs)