Shakti Mata Temple theft: thieves take gold, cash, antiques

The Shakti Mata Temple theft in Shikarpur district involved gold offerings, cash and antiques, and police have ordered an investigation into the case.

Unknown thieves broke into the Maha Shakti Mata Temple in Shikarpur district by breaking its locks.

Reported losses include gold offerings, including a gold chain from an idol, cash from a safe, antiques and crockery.

Police and temple officials said the property is worth millions of rupees; no exact total has been published.

SSP Shikarpur Muhammad Kaleem ordered an investigation and early arrests.

The reports do not say whether any arrests have been made or property recovered.

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