Digital Desk: Amid a surge in theft and robbery across the state, even sacred places of worship have not been spared.
A shocking theft has been reported at the Barkhata Baruwari Shree Shree Durga Mandir, where valuable items worth several thousand rupees, used during Durga Puja, were stolen.
The perpetrators broke into the temple and made off with items valued at nearly Rs 60,000.
Among the stolen goods were a large, old brass bell used in rituals, oil lamps, incense sticks, and flower vases.
News of the theft spread quickly after the temple authorities discovered the incident, causing widespread outrage and concern among the local community.
This brazen act within the sacred temple premises has deeply hurt the sentiments of the devoted worshippers.
The temple management committee promptly reported the incident to the Tamulpur police station.
The public has urged the police administration to take immediate action, conduct a thorough investigation, and bring the culprits to justice.
They have also demanded the recovery of the stolen sacred items.
Local residents have joined in expressing their shock and are appealing for heightened security measures to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future.