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Crime
Kerala Man Arrested in Puttur Temple Donation Box Theft; Bike Seized
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 09:19 AM
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A man from Kerala was taken into custody in Puttur after police recovered a stolen temple donation box. The suspect’s motorcycle was also seized during the operation.
Police in Puttur arrested a man from Kerala on charges of stealing a donation box from a local temple. The theft was discovered when the box was found missing from the temple’s donation chest. During the arrest, authorities also seized the suspect’s motorcycle, which was believed to have been used in the crime.
The incident was reported to the local police station, where officers conducted a search and identified the suspect. He was taken into custody and is currently awaiting further legal proceedings.
The temple authorities expressed relief that the stolen box had been recovered and thanked the police for their swift action. No injuries were reported in connection with the theft.
The incident was reported to the local police station, where officers conducted a search and identified the suspect. He was taken into custody and is currently awaiting further legal proceedings.
The temple authorities expressed relief that the stolen box had been recovered and thanked the police for their swift action. No injuries were reported in connection with the theft.