Thief breaks sanctum lock, steals silver crown from Shimla temple

A theft was reported at a temple in Shimla where a criminal managed to break the lock securing the sanctum and remove a silver crown that adorns the shrine. The incident was highlighted by The News Himachal, which confirmed that the valuable religious artifact is now missing. Local authorities have been notified and are conducting an investigation to identify the perpetrator and recover the stolen item. The silver crown, regarded as a significant devotional symbol, is expected to be replaced pending the outcome of the probe. Temple officials have appealed to the public for any information that could aid the inquiry.