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Temple in Assam's Haflong burgled

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Press Trust of India Haflong
A temple of goddess Kali here in Assam's Dima Hasao district was burgled and gold ornaments stolen, police said today.

The thieves broke the lock of the temple, located in Hagjar Nagar, last night and stole the Kali idol's gold eyes, tongue, bangles, crown, and other valuables of the temple, the sources said.

The burglary was found out by the priest of the temple this morning and he informed the police immediately.

The value of the stolen gold items was estimated to be around Rs two lakh, they said, adding, search was on to nab the culprits.

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First Published: Sep 15 2013 | 6:30 PM IST

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