15 kg panchaloha idol stolen from Kunnamkulam temple
A 15-kg panchaloha idol was stolen from the Makkaalikkavu Bhagavathy Temple in Thrissur after the thief bypassed security measures. Police are investigating the incident and determining if it is linked to a recent theft at a nearby temple.
Why it matters
The theft of cultural and religious artifacts highlights security vulnerabilities in local places of worship.
A 15-kg panchaloha idol, believed to be more than 50 years old, was stolen from the Sreekovil of Makkaalikkavu Bhagavathy Temple at Kunnamkulam in Thrissur district. The theft took place on Thursday night and came to light when the temple priests arrived to open the temple on Friday morning.
The thief reportedly took the key to the Sreekovil from the temple office, opened the sanctum and removed the idol. The CCTV camera was covered with a silk cloth while the theft was carried out. The Kunnamkulam police reached the temple and launched an investigation. A detailed inspection of the premises is also under way.
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