Bantwal, Jul 14, 2013: A special police team formed to investigate into the several theft cases in shrines , has arrested six persons including a juvenile in Bantwal on July 13, Saturday. Reports say four idols stolen from the Bangadi Basadi in Belthangady, have been seized from them.
The arrested are Somanath, Jayaraj, Timmaiah, Gangaraj from Hassan, Babu from Uppinangady and Nethra from Shimoga. Nethra who is a minor has been sent to the remand home.
It is learnt, the gang was also involved in the theft at Rama Bhajana Mandir, Brahmarakootlu and silver prabhavali from BC Road Chandika Parameshwari Temple.
Pics. courtesy: jainheritagecentres.com