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Thieves Steal Rs 20 Lakh Worth of Valuables from Bihar Temple
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What Happened?
In Bihar's Motihari, thieves broke into a Sai Baba temple, stealing valuables worth Rs 20 lakh, including an umbrella and a crown. The priest was asleep, and the CCTV had been non-functional.
Key points
- The theft occurred late at night at the Sai Baba temple in Miskot locality.
- Valuables stolen include Sai Baba's umbrella and Lord Ganesha's crown.
- The total estimated value of the stolen items is around Rs 20 lakh.
- The temple priest was asleep during the incident.
- The CCTV camera had been non-functional for about six weeks.
- Police found tools allegedly used in the theft inside the temple.
- An SIT has been formed to investigate the theft.
Key insights
- The theft could lead to increased security measures at temples.
- Devotees may demand better protection for religious sites.
- The incident highlights the vulnerability of places of worship.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about security at religious sites.
Entities
Sai Baba· PersonLord Ganesha· PersonMotihari· CityBihar· State
Source
India Today
