Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Villagers Thwart Theft at Annappa Daiva Temple, Suspect Apprehended
Imagine someone tried to steal from a temple!
That's what happened at Annappa Daiva Temple.
Luckily, some villagers noticed a person trying to break in and steal money.
The person, who is from a different town, was caught by the villagers.
They then called the police, who are now figuring out why this happened and if the person has done anything like this before.
The police are asking questions to find out what happened.
Attempted theft at Annappa Daiva Temple foiled by villagers.
The incident occurred in Nekkare, near Kadaba, Puttur taluk.
A suspect was apprehended while trying to break into the donation box.
The suspect, Hanumantharaya from Gadag, is in police custody.
Police are investigating the motive and potential connections to other incidents.
- Who
- Hanumantharaya, alias Gowdanagowda, from Gadag district, was the suspect.
- What
- An attempted theft at the Annappa Daiva Temple.
- When
- Tuesday night.
- Where
- Annappa Daiva Temple in Nekkare, near Kadaba of Puttur taluk.
- Why
- The motive is under investigation.
- Temple Name
- Annappa Daiva Temple
- Location
- Nekkare, near Kadaba, Puttur taluk
- Suspect
- Hanumantharaya, alias Gowdanagowda
- Suspect's District
- Gadag
- Status
- In police custody