Vaishno Devi Shrine Fake Silver Scam
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Vaishno Devi Shrine Fake Silver Scam (May–Jul 2026)

Case Timeline

July 29, 2026 (Scheduled)

Jammu CJM Court hearing: Crime Branch Inquiry Officer ordered to appear in person with complete case files, CCTV logs, transport seals, and government mint assay reports.

July 21, 2026

Safdarjung & AIIMS resident doctors, Katra Jewellers Association, and VHP express concern over public trust erosion in sacred institutions and demand an independent probe.

July 16, 2026

LG Manoj Sinha chairs high-level Shrine Board meeting in Jammu to review donation counting, CRPF strongroom security, and RBI/Mint refining protocols.

July 13–15, 2026

CJM Court Jammu issues summons to J&K Crime Branch IO following advocate Deepak Sharma's petition alleging police inaction on his May 9 criminal complaint.

May 9, 2026

Advocate Deepak Sharma files criminal complaint with Inspector General of Crime Branch seeking FIR registration for criminal conspiracy, cheating, breach of trust, and cadmium substitution.

May 2026

India Government Mint assay report confirms 20 tonnes of accumulated silver offerings sent by Shrine Board contained 95% cadmium and iron, reducing valuation from ₹550 Cr to ₹30 Cr.