Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Khajuraho Temple, ATM Theft Attempts Trigger Security Concerns
An unknown person allegedly tried to steal money in Khajuraho.
First, the person reportedly attacked an ATM at Gol Market.
The ATM sounded an alarm because it was connected to its headquarters in Mumbai.
The person ran away without taking ATM cash.
Later that night, the person allegedly entered the Matangeshwar Mahadev Temple.
The locks on the donation box were reportedly broken.
A guard arrived before the person could escape with the offerings.
The suspect left the money behind and police are studying CCTV footage to identify the person.
An unidentified thief allegedly targeted an ATM and the Matangeshwar Mahadev Temple in Khajuraho on the same night.
The suspect reportedly damaged the Gol Market ATM, but an alarm forced the person to flee without taking cash.
At the temple, the suspect allegedly broke the donation box locks and gathered offerings in a sack and bucket.
A security guard’s arrival reportedly disrupted the temple theft attempt, leaving the money behind.
Police are reviewing CCTV footage and searching for the accused amid concerns over security in Khajuraho.
- Who
- An unidentified person allegedly attempted the thefts; a temple security guard and police responded.
- What
- An ATM was reportedly vandalised and a temple donation box was allegedly broken open, but no cash was taken.
- When
- The two incidents reportedly occurred on the same night.
- Where
- Gol Market and the Matangeshwar Mahadev Temple in Khajuraho, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The articles do not establish a motive; the alleged attempts targeted cash at the ATM and temple.
- Location
- Khajuraho, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Sites targeted
- Gol Market ATM and Matangeshwar Mahadev Temple
- Temple cash
- Offerings were reportedly placed in a sack and bucket but abandoned
- ATM outcome
- The suspect allegedly fled after an alert and siren sounded
- Response
- A temple security guard arrived, and police began an investigation
- Evidence
- Police are examining CCTV footage from the ATM and temple
- Security concern
- Residents and devotees raised concerns over security in the tourist town