Silver Crowns, Gold Nose Ring Stolen from Shimla’s Sankat Mochan Temple; Suspect Caught on CCTV
A theft at the famous Shri Sankat Mochan Temple in Shimla has raised security concerns after valuables belonging to the deities, along with cash from the donation box, were allegedly stolen.
According to Shimla Police, unidentified miscreants stole three silver crowns from the temple’s sanctum sanctorum, along with a gold nose ring belonging to Mata Sita. The nose ring reportedly weighs around one tola.
Cash kept in the temple’s donation box was also reportedly taken during the theft.
Police have registered a case at Police Station West, Shimla, under FIR No. 236/2026 dated November 1, under Sections 331(4) and 305(D) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
As investigators examined CCTV footage from the temple, they spotted an individual suspected to be linked to the theft. Police have released his image and appealed to the public for help in identifying and tracing him.
Anyone who recognises the suspect or has information that could assist the investigation has been asked to contact Police Station West at 0177-2830193 or SHO West at 8894728013.
Police said a detailed investigation is underway and efforts are being made to trace the person involved. They have also sought public cooperation in cracking the case.
The incident has brought renewed attention to the security of jewellery, offerings and other valuables kept inside the prominent Shimla temple.
