Daring Theft in Birbhum: Ashtadhatu Gopal Idol, Gold Ornaments Stolen from Ashram

• An Ashtadhatu Gopal idol and gold ornaments, brought from Nabadwip, were stolen from Jai Shankar Baba's Shanti Ashram in Hetampur village, Dubrajpur.
• The theft occurred amidst election campaigning, alarming local residents.
• Miscreants also attempted to break into a Kali temple and several houses in the same area.
• The Maharaj of the century-old ashram, Sachchidananda Brahmachari Puri, expressed deep distress over the incident.
• Dubrajpur police have launched an investigation after receiving reports of the theft.