Daring Theft At Panisagar Panchadevata Temple, Gold Ornaments And Donation Money Stolen.

Dharmanagar, Tripura, 12th of November 2026 : Religious institutions are no longer safe from theft. After shops, offices and other establishments, temples, mosques and churches have also become targets of thieves. Using various methods, miscreants are carrying out thefts both under the cover of darkness and in broad daylight.In the latest incident, a daring theft took place at the Shree Shree Panchadevata Temple in Panisagar late at night on November 9.

According to information provided by members of the Temple Welfare Committee, preparations and other activities related to a religious programme continued at the temple until around midnight on November 9. After completing their duties, everyone responsible for the temple returned to their respective homes.The following morning, at approximately 4:00 AM, devotees arriving to attend the Mangala Kirtan programme observed on the occasion of the Bengali month of Kartik noticed that the rear door of the temple’s office room had been broken open. Various items inside the room were found scattered and in disarray.

Realising that a theft had taken place, they immediately informed the temple management committee.Upon receiving the information, members of the temple management committee rushed to the spot. They discovered that miscreants had broken open the rear door of the office room, entered the premises and forced open an almirah. The thieves reportedly escaped with approximately two bhori of gold ornaments, three bhori of silver jewellery, and an estimated ₹20,000 to ₹25,000 in cash collected as offerings from devotees.The miscreants also targeted a nearby sweet shop owned by Shivananda Das, located adjacent to the temple.

After breaking the shop’s lock, they stole several items. However, as there was no cash in the shop, the thieves could not take any money from there.Upon receiving information about the incident, police from Panisagar Police Station promptly arrived at the scene. Based on a complaint lodged by the temple management committee, police registered a case and initiated an investigation. A search operation is also underway to identify and apprehend those involved in the theft.

Meanwhile, repeated incidents of theft at the Panchadevata Temple have triggered widespread anger and concern among local residents. The temple is situated in a busy and important area near the Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s Office, the Fire and Emergency Services Department, and the Assam–Agartala National Highway.

Residents have raised serious questions about the security arrangements, particularly as such incidents continue to occur at an important religious institution located in a densely populated area.The repeated thefts have created an atmosphere of tension, anxiety and fear throughout Panisagar.