Silver crowns, Gold Nose ring stolen from Sankat Mochan temple; Police release suspect’s CCTV image

Silver crowns, Gold Nose ring stolen from Sankat Mochan temple; Police release suspect’s CCTV image

Shimla, Nov 1,

A theft has been reported at the prominent Shri Sankat Mochan Temple in Shimla, where unidentified miscreants allegedly stole three silver crowns belonging to the deities and a gold nose ring of Mata Sita from the temple’s sanctum sanctorum.

According to a press release issued by Shimla Police, the stolen gold nose ring weighs approximately one tola. Cash kept in the temple’s donation box was also reportedly stolen.

Following the incident, a case has been registered at Police Station West, Shimla, under FIR No. 236/2026, dated November 1, 2026, under Sections 331(4) and 305(D) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Meanwhile, in a significant development, Shimla Police have spotted a suspected person in CCTV footage examined during the investigation and released his photograph for public identification. Police have appealed to anyone who recognises the individual or has any information about him to immediately inform the authorities.

People having relevant information have been requested to contact Police Station West at 0177-2830193 (Landline) or SHO West at 8894728013.

Police said that a detailed investigation into the incident is underway and efforts are being made to identify and trace the person involved in the theft. The police have also sought public cooperation to help crack the case.

The incident has raised concerns over the security of valuables and religious offerings kept inside the prominent temple.

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