Temple Valuables Stolen

BY: STAFF CORRESPONDENT

Bhagawati Temple, Kathmandu

Jan 05, 2012 — KATHMANDU, NEPAL (HIMALAYAN TIMES) — Bells and valuables have been stolen from several temples in Bhotebahal of Kathmandu on Sunday night. Police said three bells were stolen from the Bhagawati temple, four bells stolen from the Ganesh temple, and one from Mahadev temple along with four diyos (lamps) and jalahari (waterpot).

Likewise, the unidentified thieves stole one bell from Maheshwar temple and two bells from Dungedhara-based Ganesh temple. Property worth around 1.6 lakh was also stolen from Laxman Basnet's house in Manamaiju yesterday evening.

Police are carrying out investigation into the incident.