Watch: Thieves Apologise To Deity Before Stealing Donation Box In Maharashtra
Two thieves were caught on CCTV footage apologizing to a deity before stealing cash from a donation box at the Sheetla Devi Temple in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The incident, which occurred on July 28, marks the third theft at the temple within the last year, prompting a police investigation.
Why it matters
This unusual theft highlights ongoing security challenges for religious institutions and raises questions about the motivations and beliefs of criminals. It also underscores the importance of surveillance in crime detection.
With folded hands and ears held in apparent apology before a deity, two men paused briefly inside a temple in Maharashtra's Nagpur district.Moments later, they allegedly broke open a donation box, emptied the cash inside and fled.The incident took place at the Sheetla Devi Temple on July 28 at around 2:20 am.CCTV footage from the temple shows two men in the premises. While one of them is seen holding his ears before the deity, the other tries to open the lock of the donation box. After the gesture, the first man appears to keep watch on the surroundings as his accomplice continues trying to break open the box.Once the donation box is opened, the accused are seen removing the cash kept inside.
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