Mathura, Oct. 18 -- The treasury of the Banke Bihari temple in Mathura was opened on Saturday after 54 years on the occasion of Dhanteras, with all necessary arrangements and strict security protocols in place. The event was held in the presence of authorised officials, adhering to a court-mandated process.

Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Mathura, Pankaj Kumar Verma, stated that only authorised personnel were allowed inside the temple premises during the opening of the treasury.

"Treasury doors of the temple to be opened today, all the necessary arrangements have been made, only those authorised will be present inside the premises," he said.

The reopening followed a Supreme Court order, permitting access only to members of a High-...