Security to temples having precious idols

Bundi (Rajasthan), Jun 26 (PTI) The district police will provide round-the-clock security to temples where precious idols of gods and goddesses are installed, Superintendent of Police Priti Chandra today said. The decision follows recent theft of a precious idol of Adinath Bhagwan of Jain community from a temple at Alod village in Dablana police station area of the district, she said. The ‘ashtha dhatu’ (an alloy of eight metals) idol, believed to be 300-year-old and valued at of over Rs 2 crore in the international market, was subsequently recovered and two accused sent to police remand, she said. The SP said a data of about 500 religious sites and temples has been prepared by the district police and guards would be deployed at those places. She said in-charges of police stations, under which these temples are located, have been instructed to visit the places at night.

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