In a shocking incident that has distressed devotees, a sacred silver-plated Shivling was stolen from a temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district. The theft occurred at the Budhwa Shiv Temple, located outside Sukhpura Kasba, under the jurisdiction of the Sukhpura police station.
Temple Priest Discovers Theft During Morning Rituals
The crime came to light on Monday morning when the temple priest arrived to perform the daily rituals. To his dismay, he found the revered Shivling missing from its place. The priest immediately alerted the local authorities, following which a formal complaint was lodged at the Sukhpura police station.
Senior Police Officer Visits Crime Scene
On receiving information about the sensitive theft, Ballia Superintendent of Police (SP) Omvir Singh personally visited the temple site on Monday to review the situation. After assessing the scene, SP Singh confirmed that a case had been registered under relevant legal sections based on the complaint.
The police have swung into action to solve the case swiftly. Both technical and manual investigation teams have been deployed to conduct a thorough inspection of the crime scene. The objective is to gather all possible evidence to identify and apprehend the unidentified miscreants responsible for this act.
Community Awaits Swift Resolution
The theft from a place of worship has caused considerable anguish in the local community. The police are now leveraging all available resources to ensure a prompt resolution. The incident serves as a reminder for enhanced security measures at religious sites. Authorities are determined to track down the culprits and recover the stolen sacred idol.
