The New Indian Express ·
CCTV cams covered, 15-kg idol stolen from Thrissur temple
THRISSUR: In a carefully planned burglary, thieves entered the sanctum sanctorum of Makalikavu Bhagavathy Temple at Thekkepuram and made off with its 15-kg panchaloha idol and a silver conch after allegedly covering the CCTV cameras with a silk cloth.
The theft is suspected to have taken place late Thursday night or in the early hours of Friday.
The idol, which is believed to be more than 50 years old, is the principal deity of the temple.