Hubballi: Jain Temple Targeted by Burglars
In a shocking incident, a Jain temple in Hubballi was looted by masked thieves during the early hours of Sunday. The Shri Adinath Jain Temple, managed by the Jinkushal Dadawadi Trust and located near Gabbur, became the target of this brazen act.
According to reports, the burglars gained entry by forcing open a door with an iron rod. Once inside, they made off with approximately 2 kilograms of silver items valued at around ₹7.3 lakh, along with cash amounting to ₹4.2 lakh.
Authorities swiftly responded to the scene, with Assistant Commissioner of Police UB Chikkamath and Bendigeri Police Inspector SR Nayak leading the investigation. They are currently reviewing CCTV footage that captured three individuals wearing masks during the crime. A case has been filed, and the investigation is ongoing.
This isn’t the first time the temple has been targeted. Earlier this year, in January, the same temple was burglarized, resulting in the theft of valuables estimated between ₹10 to ₹11 lakh. Police had arrested several suspects from Gujarat in connection with that incident.
Community members are understandably upset over the repeated thefts and are urging for increased security measures at the temple to prevent any future incidents.
