Gold ornaments, bronze objects stolen from temple
Burglars stole gold ornaments, bronze objects, and cash from a Siva temple in Vannivedu, Tamil Nadu. Police are investigating the incident, noting that the temple's isolated location and lack of security cameras likely facilitated the crime.
Why it matters
Theft at religious sites highlights ongoing concerns regarding security for cultural and historical heritage assets.
Burglars decamped with gold ornaments and bronze objects worth around ₹10 lakh from a local Siva temple in Vannivedu village near Walajah town in Ranipet on Tuesday.
The police said that it was around 8 a.m when temple priest K. Manoj, 53, a resident of Walajah, opened the main entrance of the temple and found the locks damaged.
Initial inquiry revealed that Manoj went inside the temple premises and found a lock of sanctum sanctorum where the main deity was placed. Gold ornaments, bronze objects, and cash from hundis were stolen. On being informed, Walajah police inspected the spot. Fingerprint experts and sniffer dogs were also roped in to take clues from the spot.
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