Three idols stolen from Amman temple in Chennai: Tamil Nadu
In yet another heinous act, the idols of Chamundi, Durga and Brahmaki at the Gengayamman temple in Thiruporur near Chennai has been stolen by unidentified persons on Thursday. Police have registered a case in this regard and are investigating.
According to the reports, the incident came to light on Thursday morning when the temple priest visited the temple and found out that the idols were missing. The temple is located on the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) in Thiruporur on the outskirts of Chennai.
The priest said that the three different idols about one and a half feet high were placed in three different shrines have been looted. The temple priest said that these idols are of the deities Chamundi, Durga and Brahmaki.
Following this, the temple priest immediately informed the local police. Police rushed to the spot and went to the temple to inquire about the missing idols. Police, who later registered a case, are searching for the mysterious person who looted the idols.
The incident comes in the light of the High Court hearing a PIL filed alleging that there are no security guards at the temple. Devotees have demanded the appointment of temple guards and the installation of CCTV cameras in all temples.
Source:
Opindia.com - OpIndia Staff
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