MANGALURU: Gold and silver valuables worth approximately Rs 8 lakh have been stolen from a family shrine in Kulshekar, near Silver Gate, within the jurisdiction of Mangaluru Rural Police Station. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the theft.
According to the complaint, the theft took place at a house belonging to the Anchan family, which is used for performing traditional guttu rituals. The incident is believed to have occurred between 2 pm on October 21 and 7 am on October 22.
Gold ornaments among stolen valuables
The stolen gold ornaments reportedly include a two-pavan gold chain, a gold bangle, a small karimani chain, a gold ring, seven gold nose rings and two half-pavan gold coins.
Several silver articles were also reported missing. These include a silver bar weighing 2.5 kg, two silver plates, two silver tumblers, a silver vessel, a silver waist chain and four silver bangles.
Four small silver sets used for the deity’s ani, or ornamental headgear, were also stolen. In addition, a donation box was reported missing from the premises.
The total value of the stolen gold and silver articles has been estimated at around Rs 8 lakh.
Police register case, investigation underway
The theft came to light after the valuables were found missing from the family shrine. A complaint was subsequently lodged with the police, who registered a case and began an investigation.
Mangaluru Rural police are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and trace those responsible for the theft. Further details about the investigation and the recovery of the stolen valuables have not yet been reported.
The incident has drawn attention to the security of valuables kept at family shrines, where ornaments and ritual articles may be stored for use during traditional ceremonies.
The investigation is ongoing, and further information is awaited from the police.