Overview
- The Jain temple inside One Avighna Tower in Lalbaug reported the theft Monday morning after priest Krishna noticed a broken latch on the door.
- Gold ornaments weighing about 1.4 kg worth roughly ₹1.5 crore and a diamond tilak valued at ₹25 lakh were found missing from the idol.
- Kalachowki police say CCTV footage identified a suspect, and teams are actively tracking the accused with an arrest expected soon.
- No arrest had been announced by Wednesday, and temple trustees said they are working closely with investigators.
- A case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita using sections for theft from places of worship and house-breaking after a complaint by trust executive member Jayesh Jain.