सिर्फ 24 घंटे के अंदर मंदिर चोरी के मामले को सुलझाते हुए पुलिस ने आरोपी और चोरी का माल रिसीव करने वाले ज्वेलर को गिरफ्तार किया।

जांच के दौरान चोरी की गई चांदी को पिघलाकर छिपाने की कोशिश का खुलासा हुआ।

पुलिस ने करीब 800 ग्राम पिघली हुई चांदी, ₹1.10 लाख कैश और वारदात में इस्तेमाल की गई कार बरामद की।

PS Greater Kailash की तेज कार्रवाई से मंदिर चोरी का मामला 24 घंटे में सॉल्व!

INVESTIGATION

e-FIR No. 80064906/2025 U/s 305 BNS was registered at PS Greater Kailash-I regarding theft of a snake idol from Sanatan Dharma Satsang Sabha Temple, GK-I. During investigation, CCTV footage of the temple and adjoining areas was analysed along with technical surveillance, which led to the identification and apprehension of accused Mohit Sharma.

During sustained interrogation, the accused disclosed that he had stolen the snake idol and subsequently melted and sold it to a jeweller in Karol Bagh.

Acting upon his disclosure, the police team traced the jeweller and recovered approximately 800 grams of melted silver, identified as the stolen idol.

🧠 MODUS OPERANDI

The accused allegedly stole the temple idol and melted it before selling the silver to a jeweller, with the intention of concealing the identity of the stolen property and converting it into cash.

👤 PROFILE OF THE ACCUSED

1. Mohit Sharma S/o Jagdish Sharma R/o Lajpat Nagar-IV, New Delhi Age: 40 Years
Previous involvement: Nil.

2. Bharat Gandhi S/o Rakesh Gandhi R/o Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi Age: 35 Years
(Reciever)

Previous involvement: Nil.


📦 RECOVERY

* Approx. 800 grams melted silver, identified as the stolen snake idol.
* ₹1,10,000/- cash received from sale of stolen idol.
* One Maruti Ciaz car used in the commission of offence.

📂 CASE WORKED OUT

1. e-FIR No. 80064906/2025 dated 06.08.2026, U/s 305 BNS, PS Greater Kailash-I.

✅ CONCLUSION

The prompt action, CCTV analysis and sustained technical and field investigation by the staff of PS Greater Kailash led to the arrest of the accused and recovery of the stolen temple idol in melted form, along with the sale proceeds and vehicle used in the offence.

Further investigation is in progress.

Regards

ANANT MITTAL, IPS
DCP, SOUTH DISTRICT