Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Burglars steal ₹5.5 lakh silver items from Vireshwar Temple
Burglars broke into the Vireshwar Temple in Upper Khopoli early on Saturday morning.
They stole an 11-kg silver face mask and a silver covering from the Shiva Linga, which are worth about ₹5.5 lakh.
The police think the thieves planned the robbery carefully and are now looking at CCTV footage and gathering evidence to catch them.
The temple is very old and important to the local community.
Burglars stole an 11-kg silver face mask and silver cladding from Vireshwar Temple in Upper Khopoli.
The theft occurred between 2 am and 3 am on July 19.
The stolen items are valued at approximately ₹5.5 lakh.
Police suspect the burglary was meticulously planned and are examining CCTV footage for clues.
The Vireshwar Temple is a historic and revered shrine in Khopoli.
- Who
- Unidentified burglars
- What
- Theft of silver items from Vireshwar Temple
- When
- Between 2 am and 3 am on July 19
- Where
- Vireshwar Temple, Upper Khopoli
- Why
- Motive unknown, but items were of significant value
Temple Authorities
Burglars
Security Measures
Temple Authorities
Temple authorities emphasize the need for enhanced security to prevent such incidents.
Burglars
Burglars exploited a lapse in security to execute the theft.
- Location
- Vireshwar Temple, Upper Khopoli
- Items Stolen
- 11-kg silver face mask and silver cladding on Shiva Linga
- Value of Stolen Items
- ₹5.5 lakh
- Time of Theft
- Between 2 am and 3 am on July 19
- Investigating Authority
- Khopoli Police