Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Dhar Police Arrest Temple Theft Suspect, Recover Stolen Goods
Police in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, caught a man named Khemraj Chauhan who was involved in stealing from temples.
The thefts included items like silver and brass.
The police used CCTV footage to find a car linked to the thefts and arrested the suspect.
They also found a pistol and bullets.
The stolen goods were recovered from eight temples across different areas.
The police are still investigating to find if there are other people involved.
Dhar police arrested Khemraj Chauhan in connection with temple thefts.
The thefts occurred in eight temples across Dhar and Indore districts.
Police recovered silver, brass, a pistol, and cartridges.
The value of stolen goods recovered is approximately Rs 4.8 lakh.
A car worth Rs 6 lakh was also confiscated by the police.
- Who
- Police arrested Khemraj Chauhan.
- What
- Khemraj Chauhan was arrested for temple thefts.
- When
- The arrest was made on Thursday.
- Where
- In Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- After investigating a series of temple thefts, including the Udyogpati Balaji Temple.
- Accused
- Khemraj Chauhan, 23
- Stolen Items Recovered
- Silver (2.3 kg), Brass (23 kg), Pistol, Cartridges
- Total Value of Goods
- Rs 4.8 lakh
- Vehicle Confiscated
- Car worth Rs 6 lakh
- Number of Temples Affected
- 8
- Location of Arrest
- Dhar, Madhya Pradesh