Sin in the House of God! Man Bows Before Idol, Then Breaks Donation Box and Steals Cash in Indore Temple

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Indore: In a shocking incident that has shaken devotees, a man was caught on CCTV breaking into a temple’s donation box and stealing cash moments after offering prayers. The incident took place at the Shiv Temple near Sayaji Chowk in Indore on Monday night. The thief’s audacious act — praying before committing the theft — has left locals stunned.

Caught on Camera: From Prayers to Theft

According to police, the accused first entered the temple calmly, folded his hands before the deity, and walked out. A few minutes later, he returned and went straight to the donation box (daan-peti). He then broke its lock, took out the cash inside, and walked away as if nothing had happened.

The next morning, temple priest Ganesh Kaldat noticed the broken lock while opening the temple. When he checked the CCTV footage, the entire act was clearly visible. The priest immediately lodged a complaint with the Vijay Nagar Police Station and handed over the footage.

Accused Identified and Arrested

Based on CCTV evidence, police identified the accused as Rajeev, son of Ramratan Chauhan, a resident of Meghdoot Nagar. He was soon taken into custody, and during interrogation, he confessed to the theft.

According to officials, Rajeev is a habitual offender and has been previously involved in multiple theft cases in the area. Police are now investigating whether he has committed similar crimes at other temples or religious places.

The incident has drawn widespread outrage among devotees, who called it a “sin in the house of God.” Locals have demanded stricter vigilance and night security arrangements around temples in the city.