Thieves broke into four temples at Satkhira’s Mayer Bari complex late Wednesday night, stealing gold ornaments from deities and cash from donation boxes.
Criminals cut locks entering Kali Temple, Annapurna Temple, Radha-Gobinda Temple, and Jagannath Temple looted gold bangles, shankha, earrings, chain, and silver items worth over 18 lakh taka.
Satkhira District Temple Association General Secretary Nityananda Amin reported the robbery. Second temple theft in the Katia area two days earlier. Community demands arrests and better protection.
Temple CCTV footage captured clues that helped police identify suspects. Resident alleges organised gang targeting Hindu worship sites. Calls for quick action to prevent more incidents.
Satkhira Sadar police outpost SI Rezaul Karim visited the site and collected evidence. Investigation underway with focus on recovering stolen valuables and apprehending criminals.
Repeated temple robberies create fear among Satkhira’s Hindu minority. Community leaders seek stronger security measures for religious sites amid rising theft concerns.
