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Ambattur Police Nab Trio in Temple Silver Heist
14 Nov
Summary
- Seven kilograms of silver ornaments and cash were stolen from a Chennai temple.
- Three men were arrested for the theft, with one accused of purchasing stolen items.
- Police recovered the stolen silver ornaments after examining CCTV footage.
Ambattur Estate police have successfully arrested three individuals implicated in the recent theft of 7kg of silver ornaments and ₹6,000 from the Aishwarya Ganapathi Temple. The temple, located inside the TNEB complex in Ambattur, was targeted by unidentified men who broke its locks. The stolen items included valuable silver ornaments adorning the deity and cash from the administration office.
Following the complaint lodged by the temple administration head, Thiagarajan, police initiated an investigation. Crucial CCTV footage from the temple and surrounding areas aided in identifying the suspects. The arrested individuals are Sivalingam, from Tirunelveli, Santosh Kumar, from Bihar, and Sanjay Panduranga, from Mogappair. Sivalingam and Santosh Kumar are believed to be directly involved in the theft, while Panduranga is accused of purchasing the stolen silver.
