Thieves decamp with valuables worth ₹49,000 from Kothrud temple premises

Police said the theft appears to have been committed after forcibly damaging the iron door using tools

Thieves broke into the Shri Mhatoba Gad Deosthan Temple in Bhamburda in Kothrud between March 21 evening and March 22 early morning and decamped with valuables worth around ₹49,000. The accused allegedly cut open the iron safety door, entered the temple premises and stole brass items, cash and a battery.

Police on Wednesday filed a case against unidentified persons on a complaint lodged by a 61-year-old resident. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Police on Wednesday filed a case against unidentified persons on a complaint lodged by a 61-year-old resident.

Police said the theft appears to have been committed after forcibly damaging the iron door using tools.