Thieves Target Samastipur Temples Again, Break Donation Box at Bhagwati Sthan

• Thieves targeted Bhagwati Sthan Mata Temple in Singhia, Samastipur, breaking its donation box and stealing money and other items.
• This incident follows a previous theft where four octo-alloy idols were stolen from Devdha Thakurbari in Hasanpur on February 1-2, 2026.
• Police have made no progress in recovering the idols or identifying the culprits from the previous theft, challenging Samastipur police.
• Thieves entered Bhagwati Sthan by breaking a ventilator; locals report a silver crown was also stolen previously and never recovered.
• Singhia police are investigating the latest theft, scrutinizing CCTV footage, but locals express frustration over repeated incidents and lack of police action.