Trichy: 3 idols, silver utensils stolen from temple

THANJAVUR: Three idols and some silver utensils from a temple were stolen in Thirupurambiyam near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district. The robbery came to light on Tuesday evening. Swamimalai police have registered a case to nab the unidentified people.
According to police, the priest of Srinivasa Perumal temple, Parangusam, had gone to the temple at around 6 pm on Tuesday to perform puja as usual when the incident came to light. According to the village heads, the temple is believed to be a 100-year-old, police said.
After completing the puja, Parangusam had noticed that three idols and some silver puja utensils kept on an almirah were missing. The priest then informed the temple heads and one of the trustees Jayalaxmi alerted Swamimalai police.
Police rushed to the spot and conducted an inquiry. During their investigation, they noticed that three locks of a rear side door were broken. A wooden ladder was found inside the temple premises. The miscreants had scaled the compound wall using the ladder, police said.
As per the complaint lodged by the priest, one and a half foot Perumal idol, two Thayaar idols and some silver puja utensils were stolen. Some other idols kept at the temple were not stolen, police said.Three idols and silver utensils found missing from a temple.