Panchkula police have successfully solved a temple theft case and recovered gold and silver ornaments valued at nearly Rs 7 lakh. The theft occurred at Shri Venkateswara Swamy Temple located in Sector 12-A. A complaint was lodged at the Sector 14 police station, reporting that gold mangalsutras, a nose ring, silver waist ornaments, and brass crowns were stolen from the temple premises.
Arrest and Investigation
The accused, identified as Mohd Salim, a native of Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh, was arrested. He was currently residing in a slum near Elante Mall in Chandigarh. During interrogation, Salim allegedly confessed to the crime. He revealed that he first attempted a theft at Parshuram Bhawan in Sector 12-A on the night of May 26 but fled after residents were alerted. Subsequently, he entered the temple around 4 a.m. and made off with the ornaments.
Recovery of Stolen Items
Based on his disclosure, police recovered the stolen items from his residence. The recovered items include gold mangalsutras with chains, a gold nose ring, black-bead mangalsutras with pendants, a silver waist belt, and brass religious ornaments. The police confirmed that the accused has been sent to judicial custody.
The swift action by the Panchkula police led to the recovery of the stolen valuables, bringing relief to the temple authorities and devotees.
