CCTV footage shows two people entering Chapath Sree Dharma Sastha Temple. An idol, gold ornaments and cash were stolen
CCTV footage shows the suspects entering the temple around 11.45pm on Nov 3. The theft came to light around 5.30am on Wednesday when the chief priest arrived to open the temple. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news.
Idukki : A temple at Chapath in Upputhara was burgled, with thieves making off with an idol, gold ornaments and cash from donation boxes. CCTV cameras installed on the temple premises captured the movements of the two people. The stolen articles include the ‘sheeveli’ idol from the main sanctum, three gold chains and decorative ornaments. The gang also stole cash, excluding coins, from five donation boxes. They covered the surveillance cameras with cloth before carrying out the theft. The gang reportedly reached the back door of the temple through the Karintharuvi Estate and crossed two fences to gain entry. They then entered the temple kitchen and took a bunch of keys kept there. Using the keys, they opened the sanctum sanctorum and stole the valuables. The locks of all five donation boxes were broken open. Coins were found abandoned inside the temple. District police chief Nasim, Peerumade DSP Shiju and special branch deputy S P Rajan K Aramana led the police team that inspected the spot. A dog squad and fingerprint experts also examined the premises and collected evidence. Download the TOI App.