Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Thief Prays, Then Steals from Temple in Bizarre Incident
In a strange event, a thief went to a temple, prayed, and then stole jewelry from the idol.
This was caught on camera.
The thief also damaged the idol while taking the gold chain, the gold eye, and silver bracelets.
Police quickly caught the thief and another person involved, along with the person who bought the stolen items.
The police found the stolen items.
People in the area were surprised because stealing from a temple like this is unusual.
A thief offered prayers before stealing ornaments from a temple idol.
CCTV footage captured the suspect at Shani Mandir near Silchar-Hailakandi Road.
The thief damaged the idol and stole a gold chain, the gold eye, and silver bracelets.
Police arrested Anik Das and Pallab Das within 24 hours of the crime.
The stolen items were recovered, and a local jewelry store owner was also arrested.
- Who
- Anik Das and Pallab Das were arrested for the crime.
- What
- A theft occurred at the Shani Mandir, where ornaments were stolen and the idol was damaged.
- When
- The theft occurred on the night of August 15.
- Where
- Shani Mandir near Silchar-Hailakandi Road and National Highway PP in Barak Valley.
- Why
- The motive is not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Location
- Shani Mandir, Silchar-Hailakandi Road
- Stolen Items
- Gold chain, gold eye of the idol, two silver bracelets
- Suspects Arrested
- Anik Das and Pallab Das
- Jewelry Store Owner Arrested
- Yes
- Prior Arrest of Anik Das
- Jailed 15 days prior in another case