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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (RJP)
Mangaluru, Aug 4: Thieves broke into Uma Maheshwara Ttemple in Attavar here and walked away with items worth more than Rs 2 lac. The theft was discovered on the morning of Thursday, August 4.
The thieves entered the temple by breaking the main door. They also stole two CCTV cameras installed at the temple apparently to avoid being captured in images.
The items stolen include Vigraha Kavacha and all items are mainly of silver.
The theft came to light when children arrived at the temple for early morning prayers, police sources said.
ACP Shruthi, circle inspector Belliappa and fingerprint experts visited the spot.
Pandeshwar police have registered a case.