Burglars broke into a 70 -year-old Kali temple in Baranagar and decamped with gold, silver ornaments and cash worth nearly Rs 2.5 lakh. The theft was noticed on Thursday morning. Police have started an investigation but are yet to make a breakthrough.
The famous temple, known as ‘Samshan Kali Mandir’, is located on Sashibhusan Street in Baranagar. It draws devotees from across the city.
According to the complaint lodged with police, the temple was locked by the priest around 9.30 pm on Wednesday. When the priest and some devotees reached the temple in the morning, they noticed its broken gate and the missing valuables. They informed the Baranagar police.
“The theft took place late night and a group of local miscreants could be behind the theft. The thieves first broke in through the collapsible gate and then broke open the main door of the temple. The raids are on to nab them,” said an investigating officer.
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