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Bangladesh Temple Robbed Before Navratri: Maa Kali Idol, Gold, Silver Stolen.
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News18•21-09-2026, 18:18
Bangladesh Temple Robbed Before Navratri: Maa Kali Idol, Gold, Silver Stolen.
- •A Hindu temple in Faridpur, Bangladesh, the Uttar Kalibari Temple, was robbed just before Navratri.
- •Thieves stole the idol of Maa Kali, 7-8 tolas of gold jewelry, small brass idols of Lord Vishnu, Radha-Krishna, and Manasa, and an 8-10 tola silver snake.
- •According to the temple priest, the stolen Kali idol alone weighed about 20 kilograms, with the total stolen items weighing approximately 40 kilograms.
- •The temple management committee president stated that CCTV cameras were not functional, and the stolen items have not yet been recovered.
- •Police are investigating, but this incident highlights a concerning rise in attacks on Hindu temples and minority communities in Bangladesh.
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Thieves stole the idol of Goddess Kali, 7-8 tolas of gold jewelry, small brass idols of Lord Vishnu, Radha-Krishna, and Manasa, and an 8-10 tola silver snake from around the Shivling.
Officer-in-Charge Mahmudul Hasan confirmed that multiple police teams have started working to identify and arrest those involved in the theft.
The Awami League stated that religious minorities have faced widespread persecution since August 2024, including job dismissals, property seizures, temple attacks, and violent incidents like the murder of retired teacher Ganapati Chakraborty.
