Police arrest three for multiple temple thefts in Sri Sathya Sai district
Police in the Sri Sathya Sai district have arrested a three-member gang responsible for a series of temple thefts. Authorities recovered stolen property worth over 20 lakh rupees and urged temple administrators to improve security measures.
Why it matters
The recovery of stolen religious artifacts and the arrest of the perpetrators address public safety concerns and the protection of cultural heritage sites.
The Dharmavaram police on Wednesday arrested a three-member gang reportedly involved in a series of temple thefts in Sri Sathya Sai district, uncovering seven cases.
Addressing the media here, Superintendent of Police (SP) S. Satish Kumar said that the accused were identified as Silla Nagaraju (50), Chintakayala Naveen Kumar (25) and Silla Shiva (18), all of whom belong to Sri Sathya Sai district. Following a surge in public complaints, a special police team was formed to track down the accused, who were arrested near SLV Rice Mill at Kamireddypalli cross in Kunuturu.
The police recovered stolen property worth ₹20.35 lakh, including 6.75 kg silver articles worth ₹18.9 lakh, 40 kg brass articles, a drum and amplifiers. A cutter and three vehicles allegedly used to commit the crime were also seized.
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