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Crime
Silver Crown Worth Rs 80,000 Stolen from Hanuman Idol at Dhourkhoh Temple, Umaria
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 06:36 PM
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A silver crown valued at around ₹80,000 placed on the Hanuman statue at Dhourkhoh temple in Umaria’s Chandia police area was reported missing after an overnight theft.
The Dhourkhoh Hanuman temple, located deep within the forested area of Chandia police jurisdiction in Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh, reported a theft last night. Temple officials discovered that a silver crown, which had been placed on the deity’s idol as part of regular adornment, was missing.
The stolen item is a silver crown estimated to be worth about ₹80,000. It had been installed on the Hanuman statue during a recent religious ceremony and was left on display overnight when the theft occurred.
Following the discovery, the temple committee lodged a formal complaint at the Chandia police station. Investigators have been assigned to the case and are canvassing the surrounding area for leads, including reviewing any available CCTV footage from nearby villages.
Authorities have urged anyone with information about the missing crown or suspicious activity in the vicinity of the temple to come forward. The incident highlights growing concerns about the security of valuable religious ornaments in remote shrines.
The stolen item is a silver crown estimated to be worth about ₹80,000. It had been installed on the Hanuman statue during a recent religious ceremony and was left on display overnight when the theft occurred.
Following the discovery, the temple committee lodged a formal complaint at the Chandia police station. Investigators have been assigned to the case and are canvassing the surrounding area for leads, including reviewing any available CCTV footage from nearby villages.
Authorities have urged anyone with information about the missing crown or suspicious activity in the vicinity of the temple to come forward. The incident highlights growing concerns about the security of valuable religious ornaments in remote shrines.