Delhi Police Arrests Burglar for Stealing Antique Idols from Temple
Vagabond held for stealing antique idols from Chandni Chowk temple
Hindustan Times
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Delhi Police arrested a 45-year-old man for stealing an antique Ashtadhatu idol and other brass items from the Prachin Shri Shiv Nav Grah temple in Chandni Chowk. The theft occurred on May 12, just days before Maha Shani Jayanti, and the stolen items have been recovered along with a woman who purchased them.
- 01The theft occurred at the Prachin Shri Shiv Nav Grah temple in Chandni Chowk, Delhi, between 3 am and 5 am on May 12.
- 02The accused scaled the temple wall to commit the theft, taking various ritual objects including a brass chhatra and lamp stands.
- 03A special investigation team analyzed over 300 CCTV footages to identify the burglar.
- 04The main accused has a criminal history with 15 cases, including 12 burglaries since 2016.
- 05The woman involved in the case was apprehended for receiving and concealing the stolen items.
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Delhi Police have arrested a 45-year-old man for allegedly stealing an antique Ashtadhatu idol of Shani Dev along with other brass items from the Prachin Shri Shiv Nav Grah temple in Chandni Chowk, New Delhi. The theft occurred in the early hours of May 12, just days before the significant festival of Maha Shani Jayanti, when many devotees were expected to visit the temple. The accused broke into the temple by scaling its wall and made off with the idol and several ritual objects, including a brass chhatra, mace, plate, and two lamp stands. Following a complaint lodged by a temple priest, police registered a case under section 305 (theft) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Kotwali police station. A special investigation team was formed, which examined over 300 CCTV footages, leading to the identification and arrest of the main suspect near Hanuman Mandir in Yamuna Bazar. Additionally, a woman was arrested for allegedly purchasing and concealing the stolen items. The police confirmed that all stolen items have been recovered. The main accused has a history of criminal activities, with 15 cases registered against him, including multiple burglaries.
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The recovery of the stolen items is significant for the local community, especially devotees who visit the temple.
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