Mystery Heist: The Stolen Gold Crown of Thawe Temple

In a brazen robbery, the gold crown of the revered Thawe Temple's idol in Bihar was stolen. CCTV footage captured the act, sparking a police investigation. A Special Investigation Team is on the case, and possible lapses in security are being scrutinized.

A daring theft unfolded at the revered Thawe Temple in Bihar's Gopalganj district when a gold ornament was allegedly stolen in the early hours of Thursday, authorities confirm.

CCTV footage reveals individuals fleeing with the gold crown, weighing approximately 500 grams, prompting police to launch a rigorous investigation. A Special Investigation Team has been deployed to expedite the process, aiming to apprehend the culprits swiftly, as stated by SP Avdhesh Dixit.

Concerns are rising over the security lapse since a police post guards the temple. Thorough examination of police conduct during the incident is underway, with severe consequences for any negligence, emphasized Dixit. The temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga locally revered as 'Thawe wali Mata', holds significant cultural value.

(With inputs from agencies.)