Shimla: Ancient Bondra Devta Temple in Rohru area of Shimla, was robbed yesterday after murdering the 66 year old guard Hira Lal.
The two 300-year-old precious idols, jewelleries and valuables have also been stolen by the robbers. Â Hira Lal was found dead at the temple by his family members today morning.
One ‘ashtadhatu’ idol of main deity ‘Vasudeva’ with sapphire on head, a garland of precious stones weighing 7 kg, another idol of ‘Devata’ weighing 6 kg, 42 precious articles offered by devotees, 300 gm gold and four solid silver balls were found missing.
Sanjay Kumar, Additional DGP, Law and Order said that inter-state and inter-district border check points have been erected on link roads, all vehicles are being checked, and a forensic expert team has inspected the spot.
The DGP said that ten teams have been deployed in combing operations and all efforts are being made to nab the culprits. Superintendent of Police, Abhishek Dullar, also rushed to the spot. It is learnt that the valuable artifacts of the temple were displayed recently and their antique value was also announced.