Brazen Temple Heist: Thieves Decamp with Golden Crowns and Charity Box from Unnao’s Chandrika Devi Dham

Brazen Temple Heist: Thieves Decamp with Golden Crowns and Charity Box from Unnao’s Chandrika Devi Dham

Unnao police launch an intensive manhunt following a daring heist at the Chandrika Devi Dham in Barasagwar. Thieves decamped with two golden crowns of Maa Chandika and Maa Ambika along with the temple donation box. Despite viral CCTV footage, the suspects remain at large three days after the incident. Read the full report on the investigation and local impact

The sanctity of the revered Chandrika Devi Dham in Unnao was shattered this week following a daring robbery that has left the local community in shock and the police scrambling for leads. Intruders successfully breached the temple premises within the Barasagwar police jurisdiction, making off with two priceless golden crowns belonging to the deities Maa Chandika and Maa Ambika, along with the temple’s donation box. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, gained significant traction after CCTV footage capturing the heist went viral on social media, highlighting the vulnerability of the religious site.

Despite the gravity of the theft and the clarity of the digital evidence, law enforcement officials are facing mounting pressure as the investigation enters its third day without a breakthrough. The footage reportedly shows the perpetrators navigating the temple grounds with calculated precision, yet their identity and current whereabouts remain unknown. Local authorities have officially registered a case and deployed multiple teams to track down the suspects, emphasizing that the recovery of the ornaments and the apprehension of the culprits are their highest priorities.

The delay in resolving the case has led to a palpable sense of unease among devotees and residents, who view the desecration of the shrine as a significant blow to the region's cultural and spiritual heritage. As the Barasagwar police continue to sift through technical surveillance and local intelligence, the incident has reignited a debate regarding the need for enhanced security protocols at prominent religious landmarks. For now, the gates of Chandrika Devi Dham remain a focal point of both grief and scrutiny, as the public awaits justice for an act that has robbed the community of more than just precious metal.

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