Burglary at Kalleli Shiva Chamundi temple in Pathanamthitta
A burglary at the Kalleli Shiva Chamundi temple in Pathanamthitta resulted in the theft of gold ornaments and cash worth approximately ₹3.5 lakh. Police have launched an investigation and recovered potential evidence at the scene.
Why it matters
Theft at religious sites often carries significant cultural and community impact, necessitating prompt law enforcement response.
A major burglary was reported at the Kalleli Shiva Chamundi temple, near Konni, in Pathanamthitta early on Sunday, with burglars decamping with gold ornaments and around ₹20,000 in cash. The total loss is estimated at around ₹3.5 lakh.
According to temple authorities, the burglars broke open the temple and forced open a room where the gold offerings were kept. The stolen items include 22 gold thalis, five gold pottu ornaments, gold figurines and other valuables. Around ₹20,000 kept in the temple’s Annadanam donation box was also stolen.
The theft came to light when the chief priest arrived to open the temple in the morning. He immediately alerted the temple management, following which officials informed the Konni police.
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