Earlier, on Wednesday, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu conducted an aerial survey of the flood-hit regions of Indora and Fatehpur in the Kangra district.
The devotees had gathered to offer prayers on the occasion of Sawan at the temple. According to an official, nearly 50 people had gathered when the incident took place.
The police has reportedly recovered copies of Bible, and cash in large quantities. The VHP will reportedly submit a complaint to the DSP to demand in-depth investigation in the case.