A sensational case of theft has surfaced at the 200-year-old Dadi Maharaj temple in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh. The incident took place in Phulera village under Chandinagar police station limits, where a woman, disguised as a devotee, allegedly stole a pair of silver Charan Paduka from the temple.
According to sources, the woman arrived at the temple like any other visitor, offering prayers and maintaining the appearance of a regular devotee. However, once she found an opportunity, she quickly stole the sacred Charan Paduka, which holds great religious significance for the devotees of the temple.
The entire act was recorded on CCTV cameras installed inside the temple premises. The footage clearly shows the woman moving around the sanctum and then stealing the Charan Paduka when no one was watching.
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As soon as the theft came to light, the temple committee immediately alerted the local police. Acting on the complaint, police officials have started investigating the case and are analysing the CCTV footage to trace the woman involved in the crime.
The villagers, shocked by the incident, have expressed deep concern over the theft from such an old and revered shrine. They have urged the police to take immediate and strict action to recover the stolen Charan Paduka and to ensure the security of the temple.
Meanwhile, the police have assured that efforts are being made to identify and arrest the woman at the earliest.
