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Crime
Ganesh Mandal Donation Box Stolen, CCTV Footage Under Investigation in Nagpur
✍️ nagpurtoday.in
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 06:18 AM
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A donation box belonging to a Ganesh Mandal in Nagpur has gone missing, prompting police to examine CCTV recordings.
Police in Nagpur reported that a donation box kept by a local Ganesh Mandal has disappeared. The box, used for collecting contributions during the annual Ganesh celebrations, was found missing during a routine check by the temple volunteers.
Authorities have secured the CCTV cameras installed around the premises and are reviewing the footage to identify any suspicious activity. Investigators said the video evidence will help determine whether the theft was an opportunistic act or part of a larger pattern.
The police have appealed to the public for any information that could aid the probe and have assured that the matter will be pursued vigorously. The Ganesh Mandal has also urged devotees to remain vigilant and report any unusual behavior around the shrine.
Authorities have secured the CCTV cameras installed around the premises and are reviewing the footage to identify any suspicious activity. Investigators said the video evidence will help determine whether the theft was an opportunistic act or part of a larger pattern.
The police have appealed to the public for any information that could aid the probe and have assured that the matter will be pursued vigorously. The Ganesh Mandal has also urged devotees to remain vigilant and report any unusual behavior around the shrine.