Thieves Burgle Pune Temples, Steal Rs 40,000 from Donation Boxes

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News18•25-01-2026, 08:45
Thieves Burgle Pune Temples, Steal Rs 40,000 from Donation Boxes
- •Two ancient temples in Pune's Pashan area, Shri Vitthal-Rakhumai Temple and Shri Ganesh Temple, were targeted by thieves.
- •The incident occurred around midnight on Thursday (January 22), with thieves prying open temple doors to gain entry.
- •Approximately Rs 40,000 in cash was stolen from the donation boxes of both temples.
- •The theft has caused widespread anger and resentment among devotees in the Pashan village area.
- •A complaint has been filed at Chaturshringi Police Station, and police are investigating, including reviewing CCTV footage.
Why It Matters: Thieves stole Rs 40,000 from donation boxes of two temples in Pune, sparking outrage.
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