Theft at Shiva Temple in Siliguri’s Siddheshwari Kalibari; suspect flees with donation box after offering prayer

In a surprising turn, the accused was seen offering prayers inside the temple after committing the theft, before making his escape.

Following the discovery of the incident later in the morning, a written complaint was lodged at Siliguri Police Station. Police have begun investigating the matter based on CCTV footage.

Jayanta Saha, a member of the temple committee, condemned the act and urged authorities to identify the culprit at the earliest. He also appealed to the public to assist in identifying the accused if they have any relevant information.