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UNidentified miscreants vandalised a Hanuman temple in Shillong’s Garikhana locality in the betimes hours of lord's day, stealing idols, ornaments and cash in after attempting to destruct grounds, the police said, triggering concern among residents and local authorities.How did they enter the temple?The incident occurred around 1 am under the jurisdiction of Lumdiengjri police station. According to an FIR filed by Ravi Sharma, the accused broke open a side entrance to gain access to the Hanuman Mandir. Once inside, they ransacked the premises in search of valuables, damaging doors and storage areas, and leaving behind signs of forced entry and scattered belongings.Also Read | Section 144 imposed in Andhra's Kadapa after communities clash over renaming of junctionWhat all was looted?Police said the thieves stole idols of Lord Krishna and Radha, along with a smaller idol of Lord Hanuman. They also took away silver ornaments and several brass ritual items, including water pots, lamps and plates. An undisclosed amount of cash was removed from the temple’s donation box. However, the main idol inside the shrine was left untouched, and temple authorities later discovered the theft during routine morning prayers.Attempt to destroy evidenceIn an apparent bid to cover their tracks, the miscreants allegedly set fire to CCTV cameras installed both inside and outside the temple before fleeing the spot. Despite this, surveillance cameras from nearby houses reportedly captured visuals of the suspects escaping. These recordings have been submitted to the police as part of the complaint.Local concern and probe underwayThe incident has triggered concern among residents of Garikhana and neighbouring Jhalupara, with many questioning security arrangements and night patrolling in the busy locality. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation, examining available footage and leads to identify those involved, while increasing patrols and assuring residents of enhanced security measures to prevent such incidents(With PTI inputs)

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