Kollur Temple Theft: Three Women Arrested Within 24 Hours for Rs 80,000 Heist

On Monday, security officials at the Kollur Mookambika Temple in Udupi District reported that an overnight theft of Rs 80,000 had taken place, prompting an immediate police investigation.

The temple, a major pilgrimage site drawing thousands of devotees each year, found the cash boxes at its temple complex empty. Investigations revealed that three women, allegedly linked to the local community, had broken into the premises during the early hours, exploiting gaps in the security schedule.

In a rapid response, law enforcement arrested all three suspects within 24 hours of the incident. The missing amount was recovered, and the suspects are being held in police custody. The theft caused a brief disruption to the temple’s daily operations but underscored the importance of tightening security measures at reverential sites. Source: Google News – Udupi.