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Crime
Silver Jewelry Stolen from Maa Vaishno Devi Temple on Tajpur Road, Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 04:16 PM
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Silver jewellery was reported stolen from the Maa Vaishno Devi Temple situated on Tajpur Road in Ludhiana. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Police received a complaint early this morning after devotees noticed that several silver ornaments had gone missing from the premises of the Maa Vaishno Devi Temple on Tajpur Road. The theft reportedly involved a collection of small silver pieces that were kept in a storage area within the temple complex.
Temple authorities confirmed that the items were stolen during the night, and they have cooperated fully with the police. An initial search of the area has not yet recovered any of the missing jewellery.
The Ludhiana police have set up a dedicated task force to trace the stolen items and identify the perpetrators. They have urged anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation.
The incident has raised concerns among the local community about the security measures at religious sites in the city. Temple officials have announced plans to strengthen surveillance and increase on‑site security in the coming days.
The case remains under active investigation, and authorities have promised to keep the public updated as more details emerge.
Temple authorities confirmed that the items were stolen during the night, and they have cooperated fully with the police. An initial search of the area has not yet recovered any of the missing jewellery.
The Ludhiana police have set up a dedicated task force to trace the stolen items and identify the perpetrators. They have urged anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation.
The incident has raised concerns among the local community about the security measures at religious sites in the city. Temple officials have announced plans to strengthen surveillance and increase on‑site security in the coming days.
The case remains under active investigation, and authorities have promised to keep the public updated as more details emerge.