Top 7 Indian Temple Gold Robberies
Shri Mahalaxmi Temple, Sangamner
Gold ornaments worth approximately 50 lakh were stolen from the temple. The thieves also took the CCTV DVR, making the investigation challenging.
Jain Temple, Chennai
Temple thieves scaled walls, stealing lakhs in gold and silver. Six workers faced questioning as a gang, possibly linked to other temple robberies
Sajeeru Sri Devakikrishna Temple
Masked individuals, five in number, were caught on CCTV stealing 2.3 lakh worth of gold and silver ornaments.
Sri Govindarajaswami Temple, Tirupati
Precious gem-studded gold crowns were stolen, but police later recovered the melted gold and apprehended a suspect in the case.
Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand
Allegations were made by a Shankaracharya about the theft of 228 kilograms of gold. The Temple Committee asked for proof in court.
Temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
An idol, along with gold, silver ornaments, and cash, was reportedly stolen by burglars.
Srikurumba Bhagavathy Temple
About 20 lakhs, including a box containing gold pendants, were reported missing from the temple`s strongroom.