In a shocking incident, thieves have targeted a temple in P. Agrahar village, near Kakinada, Godavari district, stealing valuable jewelry from the idol of Goddess Durga. The thieves made off with the goddess’s mangalsutra and crown, despite the presence of CCTV cameras. The footage, which has since gone viral, shows the thief entering the temple and stealing the sacred items.
The incident occurred late at night when the thief, undeterred by the CCTV camera, approached the goddess’s idol. He first placed the crown into a pouch and then forcibly removed two gold mangalsutras from the goddess’s neck, placing them into the pouch as well. After the theft, the thief locked the temple doors and escaped unnoticed.
The theft was discovered the following morning by devotees who noticed the missing ornaments and crown. Upon reviewing the CCTV footage, the robbery was revealed. A complaint has been filed with the local police, and investigations are underway. The video of the theft has since gone viral, drawing significant attention to the crime.