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Crime
CCTV Captures Theft of Donation Box at Rajkot Temple; Suspect with 19 Criminal Cases Confesses
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 07:08 PM
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A donation box at a temple in Rajkot was stolen during the night, an incident captured on CCTV. The accused, who has 19 criminal cases pending, admitted to the break‑in.
A donation box at a temple in Rajkot was broken into during the night, with the theft captured on the temple’s CCTV system.
The footage shows the suspect entering the premises after dark, removing the contents of the box and leaving the area without being noticed.
Police identified the individual as a resident of the city who has 19 criminal cases registered against him. He has since confessed to the theft and has been taken into custody.
Authorities are reviewing the CCTV footage and have requested the community to remain vigilant. The case is now under investigation, and the temple has increased security measures to prevent future incidents.
The footage shows the suspect entering the premises after dark, removing the contents of the box and leaving the area without being noticed.
Police identified the individual as a resident of the city who has 19 criminal cases registered against him. He has since confessed to the theft and has been taken into custody.
Authorities are reviewing the CCTV footage and have requested the community to remain vigilant. The case is now under investigation, and the temple has increased security measures to prevent future incidents.