Overview
- CCTV footage shows individuals removing the idol’s gold crown, which police say weighs about 500 grams.
- A case has been registered and a Special Investigation Team has been constituted, SP Avdhesh Dixit said.
- Officials will examine the conduct of personnel posted at the temple, with strict action promised if negligence is found.
- No arrests or recovery of the ornament had been reported at the time of the latest updates.
- The Thawe temple in Gopalganj is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is locally known as Thawe wali Mata.