Burglars loot gold, silver and cash from RC Puram temple in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Burglars stole about six tola of gold, silver articles and ₹90,000 in cash from the Sri Vara Siddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple in Hyderabad’s RC Puram on March 9, as reported by SS.
The theft came to light when the temple priest arrived at the temple and found the valuables missing. He later lodged a complaint with the police.
Police examine CCTV footage, clues team visits site
Based on the complaint, RC Puram police station registered a case and launched an investigation. A clues team visited the temple and examined the premises.
Police are also analysing CCTV footage installed at the temple to identify the suspects.
RC Puram Station House Officer Jagannadh said, “A case of burglary under Section 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered and the investigation is underway.”
Earlier temple theft in KPHB Colony
In a similar incident in January, police arrested five members of an interstate gang for allegedly stealing gold and silver ornaments worth ₹26 lakh from the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Hyderabad’s KPHB Colony.
The theft took place on the night of January 6. Temple manager Kandula Maruthi filed a complaint on January 7.
Police registered a case under Sections 331(4) (house-trespass or house-breaking), 305 (theft at places of worship) and 3(5) (common intention).
The accused were identified as Maharaju Mallikarjun, Dunnapothula Pawan Kalyan, Dandi Anil Teja, Kambapu Vijay and Thangila Manikanta Durga Prasad Akhil. Two others were identified as Bashya Venkat Mohith Kumar and Neelapu Neelaiah Anil.
