Madhya Pradesh: Thief caught on camera praying before stealing from Hanuman temple | WATCH

A viral video circulating on social media shows a thief paying his respects to Lord Hanuman before proceeding to rob the temple of its valuable jewelry.

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A snapshot form CCTV footage. (X/SachinGuptaUP)

Crime News: A surprising and rather bizarre incident has come to light from Guna, Madhya Pradesh, where a temple theft was carried out with an unusual twist. A viral video circulating on social media shows a thief paying his respects to Lord Hanuman before proceeding to rob the temple of its valuable jewelry. The incident, which took place at the Hanuman Tekri Temple, has left both the local community and online viewers astonished.

Thief bows in prayer before committing theft

The theft occurred in the early hours of Sunday, around 3 AM, and was captured on the temple’s CCTV cameras. The footage clearly shows the thief entering the sanctum sanctorum of the Hanuman Tekri Temple. Before committing the theft, the man is seen bowing in reverence to the idol of Lord Hanuman, as if seeking blessings for the crime he was about to commit. This act of devotion, immediately followed by a criminal act, has sparked widespread curiosity and outrage.

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The video doesn't just show the lone thief. It also reveals that he had an accomplice aiding him in the theft. However, only the hand of the accomplice is visible in the footage, making it difficult to identify this second individual. The duo worked together to systematically remove and steal the temple's sacred jewelry.

Sacred jewelry stolen from temple's sanctum sanctorum

The thieves managed to make off with several valuable items from the sanctum sanctorum, including a silver necklace, a crown, an umbrella, a mace, and bangles. These items are not only valuable in terms of material wealth but also hold significant religious importance. The theft of such sacred objects has deeply hurt the sentiments of the devotees and the local community.

The audacity of the crime, particularly the thief's act of praying before committing the theft, has led to widespread outrage both in the community and online. Social media has been abuzz with discussions about the incident, with many expressing their shock at the thief's behavior. The local police have launched an investigation and are working to identify and apprehend the culprits using the CCTV footage.