Two idols, silver ornaments stolen from temple in Raj

Two precious stone idols, silver ornaments and other valuables were allegedly stolen from a temple at a village in Bassi town here, police said today.
The thieves entered the Laxminarayan Mandir at Chavndiya village yesterday after cutting the over-head iron net and escaped using the stairway with booty consisting of black stone idols of Lord Krishna and Radha, ten silver ornaments, flute and donation box containing cash, the police said.
The temple was locked from outside when the devotees noticed the theft early this morning, they said, adding the priest was not present inside at the time of burglary.
No one has been arrested so far, they said.