3 arrested for Kokkarne Jaina Basadi burglary; ancient idols recovered

Mangalore Today News Network

Kundapur, June 6, 2014: Kundapur police have been successful in arresting a trio responsible for the theft of ancient idols from the Mahaveera Jaina Basadi at Mogaveerapatna in Kokkarne near Brahmavar. The theft had taken place a year ago. Police have seized seven Panchaloha idols of Mahaveera which were stolen by the trio.

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Those arrested are Chandra Naik (28) of Madur in Jadkal, Ravi (29) of Heroor and Ashok Mogaveera (25) of Maddugudde. The value of the recovered idols dating back to 500 years has been estimated at Rs 50 lakhs.

Police said Ashok who used to visit a relative’s house located near the Basadi had hatched the plan to loot the Basadi and had colluded with two friends to execute the plan. It is learnt, they had hidden the stolen idols in a forest area near Ravi’s house.

Incidentally, as the theft took place after the annual festival, it did not come to the notice of the Basadi management immediately.

The trio was spotted lurking suspiciously in Kundapur bus stand area on June 5, Thursday and were subsequently questioned and arrested.
Investigations are underway.

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