Gold and silver ornaments, along with Rs 10,000 in cash, stolen from Karana temple; police continue recovery efforts
Shimla: The Theog police have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with a theft at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Karana village of Shimla district. The theft took place during the intervening night of October 5 and 6, 2026.
According to the police, unidentified persons had stolen gold and silver articles, along with approximately Rs 10,000 in cash, from the temple. Following a complaint, a case was registered at Theog police station on October 6 under FIR No. 151/26 under Sections 305 and 331(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
During the investigation, police arrested Rajendra alias Biku, 35, a resident of Theog tehsil in Shimla district, on October 11.
The police are now working to recover the stolen property and establish further details related to the incident. Further investigation is underway.
The accused will be produced before the court as part of the legal proceedings, police said.
