Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Monk Arrested for Rs 60,000 Theft at Thane Buddhist Temple
A monk named Bikku Shinde was caught after he broke into a donation box at a Buddhist temple in Thane, India.
He took about 60,000 rupees and ran away.
The temple manager saw the box was open and the money was gone.
Police filed a complaint and started an investigation.
They are looking for the monk and hoping to get the money back.
Monk Bikku Shinde from Nanded booked for stealing ~Rs 60,000 from a donation box at Buddha Vihar in Thane.
The theft occurred on July 27 in the Kalwa area when Shinde allegedly broke open the 'hundi' and fled with the cash.
The incident was discovered when the temple manager noticed the tampered box and missing money.
A complaint was filed with Kalwa police, leading to a First Information Report under Section 305 of the Indian Penal Code.
Police are investigating to locate Shinde and recover the stolen funds.
- Who
- Bikku Shinde, a monk from Nanded
- What
- Alleged theft of approximately Rs 60,000 from a donation box
- When
- July 27, 2024
- Where
- Buddha Vihar, Kalwa area, Thane, Maharashtra
- Why
- Alleged theft of temple donation money
- Accused
- Bikku Shinde
- Location
- Kalwa, Thane, Maharashtra
- Date of Incident
- July 27, 2024
- Amount Stolen
- Rs 60,000
- Police Action
- First Information Report under Section 305