Police recovered a looted donation box at the south gate of the temple

In a shocking incident at the revered Sri Mandir, the donation box located at the south gate of the temple was looted late last night. Miscreants managed to pilfer the donation box and later abandoned it near the Bedha Narsingh temple inside the temple premises. The incident came to light when the temple doors were opened in the morning, and vigilant servitors immediately informed Garada. Taking swift action, the Jagannath Temple Police (JTP) successfully rescued the looted donation box and promptly handed it over to Garada for further investigation. The authorities have reported the matter to the temple administration, who are closely examining the CCTV footage in hopes of identifying the culprits responsible for this sacrilegious act.

This unfortunate event has once again raised concerns about security measures within the temple premises. Notably, similar incidents of theft have been reported in the past, affecting other sacred locations nearby, including the Ram temple near the south gate and the office of Suar Niyog near Koili Vaikuntha. In response to the incident, the security officer of the temple and the officer-in-charge of Singhdwar police station have promptly arrived at the scene to conduct a thorough investigation. Their joint efforts aim to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the donation box's looting and to bring the offenders to justice. The temple authorities are appealing to the public and devotees to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities near the temple premises. The sacredness of Sri Mandir and its surroundings must be preserved, and collective efforts are required to ensure the safety and sanctity of this holy site.

As the investigation progresses, the temple administration is working closely with law enforcement agencies to strengthen security measures and prevent future occurrences of such reprehensible acts.