A man allegedly stole a brass pot from a Shiva temple after offering water to the Shivling in the Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. The incident which was captured on CCTV, has gone viral on social media.
The CCTV footage shows a man arriving at the temple on a scooter. He unlocks the gate, enters carrying a bag, folds his hands in prayer, and pours water as an offering to Lord Shiva. However, after this act of devotion, he tries to steal the temple bell.
As per India Today's report, Joint Police Commissioner Harish Chandra stated that Nawabganj Police have been directed to investigate the viral video and determine when the incident occurred.
Authorities are currently tracing the number of the scooter from the CCTV video.
South Korea: Man Makes Huge Donation To Temple To Repent Money Stolen Nearly 30 Years Ago
A temple in South Korea recently received a surprising donation when its staff found an anonymous letter in the donation box. The envelope contained 2 million won (approximately Rs 1.25 lakh), along with a note apologising for a theft that had occurred nearly 30 years ago.
According to a report in the South China Morning Post, the writer of the letter was a young boy in 1997, during the Asian financial crisis, when he stole 30,000 won from the Jajangam Hermitage at Tongdosa Temple in Gyeongsang province.
Citing the Korea Times, the report noted that the boy had taken the money home wrapped in a fishing net.
The man, who did not reveal his name or any personal details, expressed remorse for his actions 27 years ago. He explained that a transformative moment in his life had led him to live a "respectable life" through hard work.