A crown gifted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple in Bangladesh in 2021 was reportedly stolen. CCTV footage shows a man entering the temple, allegedly removing the crown, and leaving. The incident has sparked concern and prompted authorities to investigate.
Laszlo Csongradi, a Hungarian Olympic gold medalist, is offering to leave his medal to the thief in his will if it is returned. He is deeply distraught by the theft and wants the medal back, even offering to negotiate with the thief.
Two individuals, Malone Lam and Jeandiel Serrano, have been arrested and charged with stealing $230 million in cryptocurrency. The funds were allegedly used to finance a lavish lifestyle, including a spending spree. The case highlights the growing security concerns in the cryptocurrency space.
In Andhra Pradesh, a crowd stole seized illicit liquor from police before its destruction, highlighting the challenges authorities face in disposing of such items. Meanwhile, Hyderabad police seized 11.5 kg of whiskey ice cream from a cafe, arresting those involved in this illicit operation.
A 26-year-old man, Karan Lunsingh Rajpurohit, was arrested in Navi Mumbai for stealing 400 grams of gold jewelry and Rs 15 lakh from his cousin’s home. Rajpurohit admitted to the crime, stating he was facing financial difficulties due to losses in his exotic pet business. The police recovered most of the stolen valuables and Rs 7.5 lakh cash from the accused.
A gang of thieves targeted four cars in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar, smashing windows with a special tool and stealing laptops and valuables in broad daylight. The incident, caught on CCTV, highlights growing concerns about safety in the area.
A would-be thief in Rome was caught red-handed after being distracted by a book about Homer’s ‘Iliad’ while attempting to burglarize a home. The homeowner surprised the thief, who was engrossed in the book, leading to his arrest. The story caught the attention of the book’s author, who offered to send the thief a copy to finish reading.
A Bengaluru resident has accused a packers and movers company, Halef International Pvt Ltd, of theft and damages during his house shift. He claims the company’s staff stole a bag containing valuables worth ₹8 lakh, caused extensive damage to furniture and belongings, and left his home in disarray. The company, despite the allegations, is refusing to take responsibility, further adding to the emotional distress of the couple.
The UK Foreign Office has issued updated travel warnings for Spain, Greece, and Croatia, advising British tourists to take precautions to safeguard their passports and valuables. The advice includes making photocopies of passport photo pages and using hotel safes, especially in areas prone to theft.
Thousands of bamboo lights and projector lights installed along the key routes leading to the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya have been stolen, with the incident coming to light in May. The police have registered a case and are investigating the theft, which occurred in a high-security area.
