Gold and Bronze Worth Four Lakh Stolen from Temple Near Vellore

Burglars stole gold ornaments and bronze objects worth four lakh rupees from the Renugambalamman temple in Keraisathu village on Tuesday. The theft was discovered at around 8 a.m. when temple priest S. Pasupathi arrived to open the main entrance and found the locks damaged. Initial inquiry showed that the thieves also broke a lock on the sanctum sanctorum where the main deity is placed, taking gold, bronze items, and cash from the hundis. Ponnai police inspected the spot after receiving information about the crime. Fingerprint experts and sniffer dogs were brought in to help with the case. Authorities have registered a case and are analyzing CCTV footage from nearby routes to catch the suspects.

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Temples in quiet villages often store valuable metal idols and offerings that can attract criminals looking for easy targets. Police forces typically rely on security camera footage and forensic teams to track down thieves in such cases. Local communities usually respond to these incidents with calls for better security measures around places of worship.