Mathura,

5 January (H.S.): Police said on Sunday that an unidentified suspect stole

substantial things, including silver idols and dishes, from a shrine inside the

home of a BJP official in Govind Nagar. Devpal Singh Pundir, the SHO of Govind

Nagar police station, revealed that the theft took place during wee hours.

Pradeep

Goswami, the BJP city unit's general secretary, was sleeping with his family

when a robber broke into the temple and stole rare silver idols and other

valuables. When Goswami discovered the theft, he alerted the police, and a

complaint was filed. Authorities are studying CCTV video to find the offender.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi