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Thawe Durga Temple Theft: Court Sentences 5 Convicts to 7 Years in Prison
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News18•15-10-2026, 17:59
Thawe Durga Temple Theft: Court Sentences 5 Convicts to 7 Years in Prison
- •The Gopalganj civil court has sentenced five convicts to seven years of rigorous imprisonment in the high-profile Thawe Durga Temple theft case.
- •Stolen items worth Rs 1.08 crore included the Goddess's gold crown, necklace, silver umbrella, and a 50 kg donation box stolen on December 17, 2025.
- •Police arrested the accused, including Deepak Rai, Izmamul Alam, Sharif Sain, Chand Alam, and Guddun, from locations spanning Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
- •Devotees and local residents expressed relief over the verdict, noting that the theft had deeply hurt the religious sentiments of lakhs of people.
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The Gopalganj civil court sentenced all five accused found guilty in the Thawe Durga Temple theft case to seven years of rigorous imprisonment each.
Thieves stole precious items including the Goddess's gold crown, necklace, a silver umbrella, and a 50 kg donation box, with a total value of approximately Rs 1.08 crore.
The major theft at the Thawe Durga Temple occurred on the night of December 17, 2025.
