Thave Temple Heist: 'Khakee' & Google Taught Thief Crores-Worth Crime

• Ornaments worth ₹1.08 crore stolen from Bihar's Thave Durga Temple on December 17, main accused Deepak Rai arrested.
• Accused, an LLB student with prior theft history, learned crime tactics from 'Khakee' web series, Google, and YouTube videos.
• Deepak Rai conducted reconnaissance on Dec 10-11, 2025, and executed the theft on Dec 17, switching off his mobile to evade tracking.
• Gopalganj Police's SIT, led by SP Awadhesh Dixit, solved the case within seven days, arresting Rai on Dec 23, 2025.
• Stolen ornaments are yet to be recovered, and a search is ongoing for the second accomplice in UP districts.

Why It Matters: Internet, web series, and crime combine in this high-profile temple theft, solved by swift police action.