New Delhi: In a bizarre incident that has captured the attention of social media, a thief was caught on CCTV stealing from a temple in Chhapra, Bihar. The unusual part Before committing the act, the thief bowed down and paid his respects to Lord Shiva. This strange sequence of events unfolded at the Baba Batukeshwar Nath temple, and the video has since gone viral, leaving many both amused and shocked.Theft in broad daylightThe CCTV footage from the temple shows the thief entering the premises with an air of reverence. He approaches the Shivling, bows down, and performs a short prayer before proceeding with the crime. The item in question was an idol of Nagraja, the serpent deity, which was draped around the Shivling. Without hesitation, the thief wraps the idol in a cloth, quickly exits the temple, and disappears.The incident occurred last Thursday and has left both the local community and temple authorities in disbelief. Despite the unusual reverence the thief showed, it is still a case of theft, and the local temple management has since taken steps to report the incident.Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Log Kya Sochenge (@log.kya.sochenge)Police investigation underwayFollowing the theft, the temple management handed over the CCTV footage to the Bhagwan Bazaar police station, urging authorities to take swift action. Though the temple authorities have yet to file a formal complaint, the police have initiated an investigation based on the video evidence. Once the official application is submitted, legal proceedings against the thief will commence.The viral nature of this video has led to widespread discussion on social media, with many commenting on the peculiar behavior of the thief, who seemed to ask for forgiveness after committing the act. In the CCTV clip, he can be seen touching his ears in a gesture commonly associated with apologizing before making his escape.Viral on social mediaThe footage of this unusual theft has quickly spread across various social media platforms, with users sharing their thoughts on the thiefs strange mix of devotion and deceit. While some find the incident amusing, others have called for the swift return of the stolen idol and the arrest of the culprit.
