Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Priceless Idols Recovered in Bihar Temple Theft Case
In Bihar, India, police found two very old and valuable statues of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita that were stolen from a temple.
They dug up the ground at the house of a man named Sharif Alam, who is the main suspect but is still missing.
Police also found other things like soap, a sewing machine, and jewelry.
They arrested four of Sharif Alam's family members who helped them find the stolen items.
The police think there are more valuable things still missing, like a gold crown and necklace of Goddess Durga.
They are still looking for the rest of the stolen items and hope to catch Sharif Alam soon.
Priceless Ashtadhatu idols of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita recovered from beneath the ground at the house of absconding accused Sharif Alam.
Four family members of Sharif Alam arrested and provided crucial inputs for the investigation.
Several suspicious items, including soap, a sewing machine, shoes, aluminum electrical wires, and jewelry, were found during the excavation.
Large parts of Goddess Durga's gold crown, necklace, and umbrella are still missing.
Police have expressed confidence in solving the high-profile temple theft case soon.
- Who
- Police and family members of absconding accused Sharif Alam
- What
- Recovery of priceless idols and other items from a temple theft
- When
- Theft occurred on the night of December 17 and 18; idols recovered on Monday
- Where
- Thawe Durga Temple in Gopalganj, Bihar
- Why
- To recover stolen temple ornaments and solve the high-profile theft case
- Location
- Thawe Durga Temple, Gopalganj, Bihar
- Idols Recovered
- Ashtadhatu idols of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita
- Accused Arrested
- Four family members of Sharif Alam
- Theft Date
- Night of December 17 and 18
- Missing Items
- Goddess Durga's gold crown, necklace, and umbrella
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing