Burglars steal gold and bronze objects from temple near Katpadi

Police in Vellore are investigating a burglary at Renugambalamman temple in Keraisathu village, near Katpadi, after gold ornaments, bronze objects and cash were stolen. The stolen items were valued at about ₹4 lakh, according to the supplied report. The burglary was discovered at around 8 a.m.

on Tuesday, when temple priest S. Pasupathi, 48, opened the main entrance and found that its locks had been damaged. The priest, who lives in Ponnai, then went inside the temple premises and found that the lock of the sanctum sanctorum had also been broken.

The sanctum housed the temple’s main deity. Police said the stolen property included gold ornaments and bronze objects. Cash from the temple hundis was also taken.

The report does not specify the quantity or individual description of the items. Ponnai police were informed and inspected the site. A case has been registered in connection with the burglary.

Investigators brought fingerprint experts and sniffer dogs to the temple as part of the inquiry. Police are also examining CCTV camera footage along the route in an effort to identify and arrest the suspects. The source material does not identify any suspects or report arrests.

It also does not say when the temple was last secured before the priest arrived, whether there were witnesses, or whether investigators had recovered any of the stolen property. The investigation was continuing at the time of the report. Police action so far has focused on examining the damaged locks and temple premises, gathering forensic evidence and reviewing camera footage from nearby routes.

No additional official details about the case were supplied.