Bihar’s Gopalganj district police scored a resounding win against temple looters, arresting all four suspects in the Thave Durga Temple burglary and reclaiming every pilfered jewel. The month-old outrage, which saw Goddess Durga’s crown vanish, is now fully resolved.
Masked marauders struck on the intervening night of December 17-18, prompting SIT formation. Unyielding pursuits netted Chand Alam, his brother Sharif Alam (who dodged arrest longest), a woman aide, and Ejaz Ali of Siwan’s Chhotpur.
Elusive Sharif shifted bases in Siwan, Chapra, and Gopalganj until a tip pinpointed Bhojpurwa. Recovered items included crown fragments, half-necklace in gold, and silver parasol. Post-press conference by SP Vinay Tiwari, the gang faced court and jail.
A 15-day timeline for evidence recording promises swift justice via speed trial. Honorees-to-be include SDPO Pranjal Kumar, Inspectors Karmveer Singh and Praveen Prabhakar, SHOs Om Prakash Chauhan and Akhilesh Kumar, plus DIU squad.
This triumph not only recovers sacred artifacts but deters future desecrations, bolstering public trust in law enforcement’s sacred duty.