Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Man Arrested in East Delhi for Temple Robberies
A 22-year-old man named Monti was caught by police for robbing temples in East Delhi.
He and his friends broke into temples, especially those in Mayur Vihar and New Kondli, to steal money and small statues.
They would go during times when not many people were around, using tools like metal rods to get inside.
Monti said he did it because he wanted money.
He has done similar things before, and now the police are trying to find the other people who were with him.
A 22-year-old man named Monti was arrested in connection with multiple temple thefts in East Delhi.
The arrest followed an investigation into a burglary reported at a temple in Mayur Vihar Phase-3 on July 12.
Monti confessed to the thefts and revealed three accomplices.
The gang targeted temples in Mayur Vihar and New Kondli during non-peak hours using iron rods.
Monti admitted that greed was the motivation for the crimes and had prior involvement in similar cases.
- Who
- Monti, a 22-year-old man, and three accomplices.
- What
- A 22-year-old man was arrested for multiple temple thefts.
- When
- The arrest occurred on Monday, July 28, following a reported theft on July 12.
- Where
- East Delhi, specifically Mayur Vihar and New Kondli areas.
- Why
- Monti admitted greed motivated the temple thefts.
- Suspect
- Monti
- Age
- 22 years old
- Location of Arrest
- Ghazipur area
- Number of Accomplices
- 3
- Areas Targeted
- Mayur Vihar, New Kondli
- Motive
- Greed
